Care Support Worker - Mental Health

The Methodist Church in Britain; West Alvington; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning & development

Flexible shifts

Wellbeing resources

Paid annual leave

NHS Trusts network

Job summary

This Care Support Worker role is contracted through NHS Professionals for Livewell Southwest CIC services. You will monitor patients' observations (temperature, pulse, respirations, weight) and assist with daily living while ensuring privacy and dignity in all care decisions.

Applicants need a Care Certificate or equivalent qualification and at least six months' experience as a mental health care assistant.

Qualifications

• Evidence of Care Certificate or equivalent qualification
• QCF Level 2 Diploma in Healthcare Support Services (issued after 2011)
• QCF Level 2 or above Diploma in Health & Social Care or Clinical Healthcare Support (issued after 2011)
• Student nurse with at least 12 weeks of clinical placements
• Degree or diploma in nursing, without NMC registration
• QCF Level 3 or above Diploma in Healthcare Support or Maternity & Paediatric Support (paediatric & maternity roles)

Responsibilities

• Monitor patients' conditions by taking temperature, pulse, respirations and weight
• Assist in delivery of patient care as directed by a Registered Nurse
• Keep the patient as the focal point when making care decisions
• Assist patients with daily living activities while protecting privacy, dignity and human rights

Education

Care Certificate

QCF Level 2 Diploma in Healthcare Support Services

QCF Level 2 or above Diploma in Health & Social Care or Clinical Healthcare Support

Student nurse with 12 weeks clinical placements

Degree or diploma in nursing (without NMC registration)

QCF Level 3 or above Diploma in Healthcare Support or Maternity & Paediatric Support

Job description

This is a bank Care Support Worker post in mental health, working through NHS Professionals for Livewell Southwest CIC's services. The work centres on monitoring patients' observations such as temperature, pulse, respirations and weight, and helping with daily living while keeping privacy and dignity in view. Shifts are offered through NHS Professionals' flexible and committed shift options across partner Trusts. Applicants need a Care Certificate or equivalent qualification and at least six months' experience as a mental health care assistant.

What the job involves

• Monitoring patients' conditions by taking temperature, pulse, respirations and weight
• Assisting in the delivery of patient care as directed by a Registered Nurse
• Keeping the patient the prime focus when making decisions about their care and wellbeing
• Assisting patients with daily living activities while protecting privacy, dignity and human rights

Qualifications

• Evidence of the Care Certificate or a relevant qualification, such as the Care Certificate from an NHS organisation
• QCF Level 2 Diploma in Healthcare Support Services issued after 2011
• QCF Level 2 or above Diploma in Health & Social Care or Clinical Healthcare Support issued after 2011
• Student nurse with at least 12 weeks of clinical placements
• Degree or diploma in nursing, without NMC registration
• QCF Level 3 or above Diploma in Healthcare Support or Maternity & Paediatric Support issued after 2011 (paediatric and maternity roles only)

Experience

• At least 6 months' experience as a mental health care assistant
• 6 to 12 months' experience accepted if supported by a qualification

What’s offered

• Access to learning and development opportunities
• Flexible shifts and committed shift options
• Wellbeing resources
• Paid annual leave
  
• Choice of work across over 50 partner NHS Trusts