Senior Mental Health Support Worker
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Job summary
Seagrove Ward are looking for a dedicated Senior Mental Health Support Worker to join our supportive Multi-disciplinary Team as a full time permanent position. This work can be exciting, challenging and rewarding. The team are looking for individuals who are compassionate, caring and able to take direction.
This role is designed to be flexible within Seagrove Ward. The post holder would be expected to work across all of Mental Health Services should the need arise.
The successful candidate will become part of the team on our six bed, mixed sex Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU); which forms part of the wider mental health acute care pathway within the integrated Isle of Wight NHS Trust. The team aim to provide collaborative and individualised patient care in a safe and therapeutic environment and is passionate about reducing the use of restrictive interventions.
We are looking for an innovative, motivated and enthusiastic individual who has the passion, commitment and therapeutic skills to assist in delivering compassionate and high quality care to individuals who are experiencing a crisis in their mental and emotional health and wellbeing.
The post holder will have a specific portion of their duties dedicated to the delivery/assisted delivery of meaningful activity for the people using the service, to show the validity of daily occupation and therapeutic activity and how this contributes to the safety and recovery focus of the people using the service and the ward milieu generally.
Main duties of the job
The Support Worker, under the supervision of qualified staff, will be responsible for the delivery of the highest standard of practice in the care, treatment, and support of the person with Mental Illness.
To be responsible for providing the highest quality of care for people with 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 Services as a whole, and across other services as required.
To work with colleagues to manage people with complex disorders and high levels of dependency.
Under the supervision of qualified staff, to undertake nursing needs assessments and reviews as requested.
To use initiative and motivation to fully contribute, alongside the ward therapeutic lead, in planning and co-ordinating the therapeutic programme of activities.
As a senior support worker they would also be involved in the supervision needs of fellow support workers.
To contribute to service improvements relating to dementia, in line with both the local and national modernisation agenda.
About us
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.
Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.
Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.
Details
Date posted
04 February 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
348-IOW-7317
Job locations
Sevenacres
Parkhurst Road
Newport
Isle of Wight
PO30 5TG
Employer details
Employer name
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Sevenacres
Parkhurst Road
Newport
Isle of Wight
PO30 5TG
Employer's website
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