Job summary
Are you looking for a new opportunity? Would you like to be part of a service which enables you to work alongside people with severe and enduring mental illness, using your skills to build trust and relationships with them, with the goal of enhancing their quality of life?
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, dedicated, and reliable Mental Health Support Worker at Band 3, who wants to work with our dynamic and supportive team. MHSW's are an important component of the Glendinning team and provide a valuable source of support to both the patients and qualified staff. The role provides the opportunity and time to use your skills to develop rapport and trusting relationships with patients, which is at the core of the team's approach.
Glendinning is a 9 bedded inpatient rehab unit, that caters for both male and female patients requiring ongoing support at this point in their mental health recovery journey.
Main duties of the job
To carry out assigned tasks involving direct care in support of and supervised by a Registered Nurse.
To be an active member of the multi-disciplinary team in assisting in organised activities for patients; helping to create a Therapeutic Environment for patients, monitoring patients' personal hygiene standards and ensuring these are maintained.
About us
At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
We understand that using AI can be a useful and supportive tool when completing your application. However, we have also seen an increase in the over-reliance of AI tools which is negatively impacting applications as they remove candidates individuality, and it becomes much harder to get a sense of who you are and your authentic experience. If you do use AI, it should be used to enhance your application and not to create your supporting statement in its entirety. If we suspect you have used AI to create your supporting statement and this does not match your experience, we may withdraw your application.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net
Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
We understand that using AI can be a useful and supportive tool when completing your application. However, we have also seen an increase in the over-reliance of AI tools which is negatively impacting applications as they remove candidates individuality, and it becomes much harder to get a sense of who you are and your authentic experience. If you do use AI, it should be used to enhance your application and not to create your supporting statement in its entirety. If we suspect you have used AI to create your supporting statement and this does not match your experience, we may withdraw your application.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net
Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.
Person Specification
Job Specific Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within the care sector
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to a standard which enables the post holder to carry out the full range of duties and responsibilities of the role effectively
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of mental health
- Previous experience of working in mental health service
Knowledge, skills and training
Essential
- Literate
- NVQ level 2 or 3 or equivalent level of experience
- Numerate
Personal Qualities/Attributes
Essential
- Good communication skills.
- Good organisational skills and ability to organise own workload under supervision of qualified nurses
- A level of fitness and ability to participate and complete PMVA, Breakaway training and Manual Handling (practice and theory).
- Ability to remain calm in stressful situations
Information Technology
Essential
- Basic IT keyboard skills, normally obtained through practice or practical training
Person Specification
Job Specific Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within the care sector
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to a standard which enables the post holder to carry out the full range of duties and responsibilities of the role effectively
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of mental health
- Previous experience of working in mental health service
Knowledge, skills and training
Essential
- Literate
- NVQ level 2 or 3 or equivalent level of experience
- Numerate
Personal Qualities/Attributes
Essential
- Good communication skills.
- Good organisational skills and ability to organise own workload under supervision of qualified nurses
- A level of fitness and ability to participate and complete PMVA, Breakaway training and Manual Handling (practice and theory).
- Ability to remain calm in stressful situations
Information Technology
Essential
- Basic IT keyboard skills, normally obtained through practice or practical training
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.
