Female Mental Health Support Worker – Locum

Staff Partners Mental Health; Gloucester; Presencial; GBP 17.000 - 25.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Staff Partners Mental Health is seeking compassionate Female Mental Health Support Workers for locum placements in Gloucester. You will provide person-centred support to individuals with mental health needs, including children and those with autism and disabilities, ensuring dignity and wellbeing.

You will work under established care plans, monitor wellbeing, maintain records, and collaborate with healthcare professionals.

Formación

• Minimum 6 months' experience working as a Support Worker in the UK.
• Valid PMVA certificate (BILD-accredited) within the last 12 months.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A patient, compassionate and adaptable approach.
• Good record-keeping skills.
• Ability to follow care plans and medication procedures.
• Commitment to safeguarding and person-centred care.

Responsabilidades

• Provide person-centred support with daily activities and personal care.
• Promote dignity, independence, choice and individual rights.
• Monitor wellbeing and report significant changes.
• Maintain accurate care records and documentation.
• Follow medication procedures and guidance.
• Apply behaviour-support strategies, including ABA where applicable.
• Support children and individuals with autism or disabilities; collaborate with team.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Patient and compassionate

Record-keeping

Adaptable

Educación

PMVA certificate

Descripción del empleo

Female Mental Health Support Worker – Locum

Location: Gloucester, UK

Job Type: Locum

Payment: PAYE Only

Visa Sponsorship: Not Available

Driving: Drivers Preferred

Job Overview

We are currently recruiting compassionate, reliable and experienced Female Mental Health Support Workers for locum opportunities in Gloucester.

The successful candidates will provide high-quality, person-centred support to individuals with mental health needs, including children and individuals with autism and disabilities.

You will play an important role in promoting dignity, independence, emotional wellbeing and quality of life while working collaboratively with healthcare professionals and following established care plans and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support with daily activities, personal care and emotional wellbeing.
• Promote dignity, independence, choice and individual rights.
• Monitor individuals' wellbeing and report any significant changes.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date care records and documentation.
• Follow medication administration guidance and relevant care procedures.
• Implement appropriate behaviour-support strategies, including Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) where applicable.
• Provide sensitive support to children and individuals with autism or disabilities.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and healthcare professionals to ensure safe and consistent care.

Essential Requirements

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Minimum 6 months' experience working as a Support Worker in the UK.
• Valid BILD-accredited PMVA certificate completed within the last 12 months.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A patient, compassionate and adaptable approach.
• Good record-keeping skills.
• Ability to follow care plans and medication procedures.
• Commitment to safeguarding and person-centred care.

Desirable

• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle preferred.
• Previous experience supporting individuals with mental health needs, autism or disabilities.

Important Information

• Locum opportunities available in Gloucester.
• Payment strictly through PAYE.
• No visa sponsorship available.
• Applicants must meet all essential experience and qualification requirements.