Care support Worker - Mental Health

NHS Professionals Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community health service provider in England is seeking a Care Support Worker for mental health settings. This role involves monitoring patients' conditions, providing compassionate care, and supporting a healthy work-life balance. Candidates should have at least 6 months' experience or relevant nursing placements. The position offers flexible working hours and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Weekly pay

NHS Discounts via Blue Light Card

Flexible working options

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months’ experience as a Mental Health Care Assistant.
• Student Nurse with at least 12 weeks clinical placements.
• Care Certificate or relevant qualification required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patients' conditions and assist in care delivery.
• Support patients in activities of daily living.
• Ensure patient privacy, dignity, and human rights.

Skills

Compassionate care

Monitoring patient conditions

Adhering to privacy and dignity

Education

Care Certificate

QCF Level 2 Diploma

Student Nurse registered

Job description

Job Title

Care Support Worker - Mental Health

Flexible Bank shifts across NHS Trusts in England with the opportunity to develop professionally and gain experience in several wards or areas.

Overview

NHSP offers flexible shifts and career development opportunities across partner NHS Trusts. You will be joining a bank staff team providing care in mental health settings, with options for ongoing learning and a healthy work-life balance.

What you'll be responsible for

• Monitoring patients' conditions by taking temperatures, pulse, respirations, and weight.
• Assisting in the delivery of patient care as directed by the Registered Nurse.
• Keeping the patient as the prime focus when making decisions about their care and wellbeing.
• Assisting patients with compassion in activities of daily living while respecting privacy, dignity, and human rights.
• Other duties as required related to the items above.

About the Trust

Welcome to Devon Partnership NHS Trust. We provide mental health, learning disability, and neurodiversity services across Devon, the South West region, and nationally. We are committed to promoting good mental health and wellbeing and delivering high-quality services that are safe and recovery-focused.

Why this role may interest you

This position lets you make a significant impact by providing essential support and compassionate care in mental health settings while offering flexible working hours to balance personal commitments.

Job responsibilities

Location: Devon Partnership NHS Trust (Exeter, Torquay and surrounding areas; main hospitals in Exeter and Torquay)

Shift Patterns: 7:30am–3:30pm; 7:30am–12:30pm; 9:00am–5:00pm; 12:30pm–8:30pm; 3:30pm–8:30pm; 8:00pm–8:00am

What you'll need

• A minimum of 6 months’ experience as a Mental Health Care Assistant in a hospital or mental health care setting (qualifications may accompany individuals with 6–12 months experience)
• Alternatively, studying as a Student Nurse with at least 12 weeks of clinical placements towards a Mental Health Nursing degree
• Depending on the Trust, additional certification and skills may be required

Qualifications

• Care Certificate or a relevant qualification (evidence accepted includes):
• Student Nurse with at least 12 weeks clinical placements
• Care Certificate from an NHS organisation
• QCF Level 2 Diploma in Healthcare Support Services (post-2011)
• QCF Level 2 or above Diploma in Health & Social Care or Clinical Healthcare Support (post-2011)
• QCF Level 3 or above Diploma in Healthcare Support or Maternity & Paediatric Support (post-2011; for Paediatric & Maternity roles only)
• Degree/Diploma in Nursing without current NMC registration

Disclosure and Further Checks

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975 and requires a disclosure to be submitted to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for criminal convictions.

Benefits

• Putting People in Places to Care: be part of the NHSP community, caring for patients with a diverse team.
• Weekly pay to access wages promptly.
• Blue Light Card NHS Discount Provider
• First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice
• Support line available for assistance
• Flexible working options to suit your lifestyle
• Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHSP Academy
• Explore different wards and gain vital experience
• Access to NHSP community activities and benefits