Bank Mental Health Support Worker - Band 3 JD&PS (PDF, 753.3KB)

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Coventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking Bank Mental Health Support Workers to provide essential support in various settings. This flexible role allows you to choose shifts that fit your lifestyle while working in a rewarding environment. As a part of a dedicated team, you will help empower individuals facing mental health challenges. Join a forward-thinking organization that values diversity and inclusion, offering ongoing training and a supportive workplace culture. If you're passionate about making a difference and have the necessary experience, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Access to NHS pension scheme

NHS badge for benefits

Blue light discount card

Paid annual leave

Flexible working options

Free training

Career coaching

Relocation costs where applicable

Salary sacrifice scheme opportunities

NHS shopping discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in an inpatient mental health setting is essential.
• Must complete PMVA course to work in mental health areas.

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health support across various services as needed.
• Work flexibly to fill staffing gaps in mental health settings.

Skills

Mental Health Support

Independent Working

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Bank Mental Health Support Worker - Band 3 JD&PS (PDF, 753.3KB)

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

About
Dorset HealthCare is responsible for all mental health services and many physical health services in Dorset, delivering both hospital and community-based care. We are the biggest provider of healthcare in Dorset, and our services continually evolve and develop to meet the needs of the local community.

We serve a population of almost 800,000 people and employ around 7,000 staff, covering a wide range of expertise and specialisms. Our staff provide healthcare at over 300 sites, ranging from village halls and GP surgeries to mental health inpatient hospitals and community hospitals - as well as in people's homes.

Dorset HealthCare's Services Include

• Dorset's 12 community hospitals and minor injuries units
• Adult and children's community health services (physical and mental)
• Specialist learning disability services
• Community brain injury services

Our community health services encompass: district nurses, health visitors, school nursing, end of life care, sexual health promotion, safeguarding children, diabetes education, audiology, speech and language therapy, dermatology, podiatry, orthopaedic services, wheelchair services, anti-coagulation services, pulmonary rehab, early discharge stroke services, Parkinsons care, community oncology and breastfeeding support services.

Our annual income is around £253 million.

We have University Trust status and work collaboratively with Bournemouth University to provide benefits for patients and staff. Our University Trust status supports us in providing innovative care, promoting clinical excellence, and attracting and retaining high-quality staff.

Key details

Location: Dorset
Contract type: Bank
Hours: Flexible working - As and when required
Salary: £12.31 - £13.13 per hour (dependant on banding and NHS experience)
Grade: Band 3

Job Overview
Are you looking for flexibility that suits your lifestyle? If so, becoming a Dorset HealthCare Bank Worker will be right for you. Come and join our CQC outstanding rated Trust as a Bank Mental Health Support Worker, providing you shift flexibility across our services to fill staffing gaps. Due to the nature of the role, recent experience of working within an acute inpatient mental health hospital or setting is essential.

Working on the bank will allow you to work across our range of mental health and learning disability services. You can choose the location and shift patterns that suit you. Shifts can become available up to six weeks in advance, as well as at short notice, so you can plan-ahead or pick up a shift on the day through our electronic system or by speaking with our lovely Bank team.

Benefits
As well as competitive rates of pay, you'll be eligible for many of the benefits offered to substantive staff. These include:

• Access to the NHS pension scheme
• An NHS badge entitling you to many NHS benefits.
• Sign up for a blue light discount card.
• Unsocial hours enhancements (where applicable)
• Paid annual leave as a percentage of work completed
• Monthly or weekly pay your choice!
• A comprehensive induction and ongoing mandatory training

What do we need from you?

• NVQ level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care or recent experience within an inpatient mental health setting or significant experience within a care setting caring for patients with mental health conditions. Nursing home/care home experience is NOT sufficient for this role.
• Someone used to working independently in a care setting with a minimum level of support.
• A minimum of three shifts per month.
• Completion and passing of the Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression (PMVA) course. This is a five-day course and must be passed to work within our in-patient settings.
• Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which will be covered by the Trust.

Successful applicants will be invited to a values-based assessment and interview day in Wimborne, Dorset on Friday 31st of January 2025; you will need to be available for the full day if invited.

You will be required to undertake a Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression course and it is a condition of your engagement that you successfully complete all aspects of this course; if this is not achieved you will not be able to commence working in the post. PMVA is a pre-requisite to working within our mental health inpatient areas.

Working for our organisation
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.

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.

What Working For Us Will Provide

• 27 days of annual leave, rising to 33 over ten years (for staff on Agenda for Change terms and conditions)
• Excellent NHS pension scheme
• Health and wellbeing services
• Flexible working options, including family-friendly hours
• Free training and one-to-one career coaching to reach your career goals
• Preceptorship programme for newly qualified nurses and AHPs
• Access to nine staff networks have a voice and transform our Trust
• Relocation costs where applicable
• Salary sacrifice scheme opportunities including childcare vouchers, car lease and cycle scheme, home technology equipment, and buying annual leave
• NHS discounts to save on your shopping, gym membership and more

Before applying for this post, please do ensure that you have read the job description and person specification requirements. If you think you have everything we're looking for, then we'd love to hear from you, alternatively if you would like more information about the role please do not hesitate to contact us.