Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust

Mental Health Clinical Support Worker
The closing date is 26 November 2026

Job summary
We have vacancies at our Kent and Medway Adolescent Hospital based in Staplehurst, Kent for Band 3 clinical support workers to join our team.

We are a general adolescent hospital, supporting young people admitted informally or under section of the mental health act who present with acute mental health difficulties including eating disorders. We also operate a Health Based Place of Safety, which supports young people who have been detained under section by the police.

Due to an expected high volume of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the proposed closing date.

This position will not be supported for visa sponsorship, as it does not meet the minimum requirements. All applicants are expected to have valid right to work document to work in the UK when applying for this position.

The post holder must hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car/vehicle to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).

Main duties of the job
The role involves supporting young people who have been admitted and to engage in treatment around managing their mental health and risk. The average length of stay for young people is around 6-8 weeks during which time the young person and their family are offered treatment to support safe discharge back to the community. Young people admitted to the unit may engage in behaviours often associated with mental distress such as self-harm, agitation, suicidal thoughts and intrusive thoughts.

The team operate 24/7 and shifts that will be worked include: Earlies, Lates, Long days and nights.

The focus of the role is on risk assessment, management and treatment in a general adolescent hospital setting and involves interfacing with other agencies and contributing to the therapeutic timetable. This is a collaborative piece of work as, within the hospital we have a wide range of staff groups including nurses, support staff, education, family therapists, music therapists, OT's, psychologists, psychotherapists, medics, social worker, admin, and management.

About us
We are Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust. We care for the mental health and wellbeing of people across Kent and Medway and are rated 'Good' by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Our teams support children, young people and adults with a wide range of mental health needs. We also provide specialist services, including all-age eating disorder services and neurodevelopmental assessments for children and young people, such as autism and ADHD.

Because we work across the whole county and across hospital and community settings, we can make care more joined up and easier to access for the people we serve.

Our vision is simple: we are here to help communities not just live with mental illness, but live well. It's why we're passionate about working with communities to make mental health care better for everyone. Everything we do is guided by our values: caring, inclusive, curious and confident.

Join us if you share our passion for better mental health care and want to be part of a team that's working well together.

Details
Date posted: 12 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 3
Salary: £25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 380-CED024-A
Job locations: Kent and Medway Adolescent Hospital, Cranbrook Road, Tonbridge, TN12 0ER, United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
The post would suit someone who has an interest and/or experience in supporting young people with mental health needs. The right candidate will be able to work well under pressure and in the face of emotional situations and be confident in making decisions in the best interests of children, young people and their families.

As well as a comprehensive induction period to NELFT and our unit we can also offer training opportunities to develop and support the individual within the role.

Please note we cannot sponsor this role.

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer to this when completing your application.

We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Please apply as soon as possible as some posts close early to limit the number of applications.

Person Specification

• Essential experience
• Essential inpatient experience: Understanding of Inpatient
• Essential previous CAMHS experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details
Employer name: Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust
Address: Kent and Medway Adolescent Hospital, Cranbrook Road, Tonbridge, TN12 0ER, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply via the company portal

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Ward Manager, Alistair Sutton, alistair.sutton2@nhs.net, 03003001985

Supporting documents
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