Health Care Support Worker HBPoS
The closing date is 15 October 2025
Job summary
Join Our Team - Health Based Place of Safety (HBPoS)
We are seeking compassionate and committed staff to work within our Health Based Place of Safety (HBPoS). This is a vital service providing a safe, supportive environment for people detained under the Mental Health Act who require urgent mental health assessment and care.
About the HBPoS:The HBPoS is a specialist facility designed to ensure individuals in crisis are cared for in a health-focused, therapeutic setting. It plays a crucial role in safeguarding dignity, promoting recovery, and ensuring timely access to assessment and treatment.
Main duties of the job
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Provide high-quality, compassionate support to individuals in crisis.
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Maintain a safe, calm and respectful environment.
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Work alongside mental health professionals, police, and ambulance services.
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Support service users' immediate needs and escalate concerns appropriately.
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Complete accurate documentation and follow health & safety procedures.
About us
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of mental health, learning disability, neurodevelopmental and drug and alcohol services in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We support people of all ages and are passionate about providing high quality care that is delivered at the right time as close to home as possible to help people recover and stay well.
We are one of the top 10 mental Health, Learning Disability and Community Trust to work for nationwide. Our Trust is an inclusive and supportive employer that offers a wide range of staff networks, flexible working, free parking and excellent health and wellbeing support. We also provide a wide range of opportunities to help staff develop and progress.
Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast. Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach. For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.
Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.
Regrettably, due to UK Home Office requirements we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles. If you apply for a role that we cannot offer sponsorship for, unfortunately, your application form will be rejected from the process.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Details
Date posted
01 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£26,240 to £27,928 a year incl 5% Fringe HCAS
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
325-7496387-HOSP
Job locations
Farnham Road Hosptial
Farnham Road
Guildford
GU2 7LX
Employer details
Employer name
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Farnham Road Hosptial
Farnham Road
Guildford
GU2 7LX
Employer's website
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