Mental Health Support Worker - HBPoS

The closing date is 24th Oct 2024

Job summary

We are looking for a dedicated Mental Health Support Worker to join our supportive multi-disciplinary Team within Seagrove Ward. This work can be exciting, challenging and rewarding. The team are looking for someone who is compassionate, caring, able to take direction. This is an exciting role which will primarily be based within a team in the Health Based Place of Safety at Sevenacres, providing support to service users who have been detained by the Police under Section 136. This role is advertised at 15 hours.

When you are not in the 136 suite you will be asked to provide support to any of the three wards within Sevenacres, Seagrove Ward is a six-bed mixed sex Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), Osborne Ward is a 16 mixed sex acute admissions ward and Afton Ward is a 8 bedded mixed sex Dementia and functional ward.

You will receive a full induction to all ward areas, regular supervision, and opportunities for continuing professional development. All relevant mandatory training will also be provided.

The right candidate will be imaginative, enthusiastic and be able to demonstrate excellent de-escalation skills. We provide a 24-hour service therefore successful candidates will be expected to work across shift patterns.

Main duties, tasks & skills required

To be responsible for providing the highest quality of care for people with suspected or confirmed mental ill health under the supervision of qualified staff.

To work effectively as part of a team.

To work closely with colleagues within Mental Health Service as a whole, and across other services as required.

To work with colleagues to manage people with complex needs and high levels of dependency.

Under the supervision of registered staff, to undertake nursing needs assessments and reviews as requested.

The post holder will be expected to work alongside other staff to share and promote good practice.

To contribute to service improvements relating to mental ill health, in line with both the local and national modernisation agenda.

The post holder will be required to undertake training in the management of violence and aggression and will require a level of physical fitness in order to complete this.

About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, combining the expertise and services of multiple NHS providers to deliver high-quality healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

With a dedicated workforce exceeding 12,000 staff and a footprint that spans more than 200 sites across Hampshire, we offer an extensive range of services, including mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health care, reaching diverse communities across urban, rural, and coastal areas.

We are committed to delivering care with compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, ensuring that our patients and service users are at the heart of everything we do. By working closely with our partners, we're creating a forward-thinking, inclusive organisation that champions staff development, well-being, and collaboration.

Join us and be part of an organisation dedicated to delivering exceptional healthcare; where your skills and ambitions can make a real difference to the communities we serve, now and in the future.

Job description

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.

 

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

NVQ Level 2 and 3 in Health and Social Care (Recruits to the Nursing Bank will be supported to work towards completion of the Care Certificate)

An understanding of issues relating to the conditions of mental illness

Desirable

Proven knowledge and demonstrable skills in caring for people with mental ill health

Experience of working with people with mental ill health

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.

For help with your application, contact: 

Fiona Cleary 

fiona.cleary@nhs.net 

01983534074 

Pay scheme

Agenda for Change 

Band

Band 2 

Salary

£23615.00  to £23615.00 Yearly 

Contract

Permanent 

Working pattern

Part-Time 

Reference number

348-IOW-6043 

Job locations

Sevenacres 
Parkhurst Road 
Newport 
Isle of Wight 
PO30 5TG 

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