Support Worker

Job summary

Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can grow? Do you want flexible hours to work around other commitments? If the answer is yes, why not consider joining us as a Mental Health Support Worker in our inpatient mental health unit on the Isle of Wight. You do not need any previous mental health experience - just compassion and a willingness to learn.

Our inpatient mental health unit consists of three wards: an 8 bedded mixed sex Older Persons mental health ward, a 16 bedded mixed sex adult acute mental health ward and a 6 bedded Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit and you will be required to work across all our wards when needed. You will be part of a team that values collaboration and personal growth. We will support you with training, and development opportunities to support you to progress your career in mental health if you should wish.

Flexible hours are arranged with you and you will have core hours each week you can rely on with plenty of opportunities to take on extra shifts. These contracts are ideal for those who want to boost their income or work around other commitments. This is the perfect opportunity to start a career in mental health that offers you the flexibility, training and career progression that you need.

Main duties of the job

About the Role:

The Support Worker, under the supervision of registered 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.

This post is designed to be flexible across the wards within the mental health unit.

*Please note that we may close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received*

As a Healthcare Support Worker in the inpatient mental health unit, you will:

*Be responsible for providing the highest quality of care for people with mental ill health under the supervision of registered staff

*Work effectively as part of a team.

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

*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.

We look forward to hearing from you whether you are new to care or have previous or current experience. If you are not sure if this opportunity is for you please contact us for an informal discussion.

About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides joined-up mental and physical healthcare for around two million people across our communities. With over 13,000 staff working in the community and local hospitals, we deliver care at every stage of life, helping people live their best and healthiest lives.

Our mental health services include community-based support and early intervention in psychosis (EIP) for both adults and young people, alongside a network of specialist inpatient wards covering forensic, learning disability, eating disorder and older person's care.

We deliver extensive physical health services too, from urgent community response teams helping frail and older patients remain safely at home, to hospitals at home teams providing acute-level care in familiar surroundings. Our neurological services offer rehabilitation and treatment for conditions including Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, Motor Neurone Disease, Head Injury, Cerebral Palsy and Stroke. Across Hampshire, our community hospitals provide inpatient rehabilitation as a step down from acute care, and our dedicated teams also staff Treetops Sexual Assault Referral Centre in Portsmouth, offering expert, compassionate support.

Everything we do is underpinned by our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect and excellence

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

https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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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

https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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