Inpatient Mental Health Support Worker — Flexible Hours

The Methodist Church in Britain

West Midlands

On-site

GBP 20,000 - 24,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Staff wellbeing resources

Counselling support

Annual leave options

Flexible working

Career development and training

STARS research training

Childcare vouchers

NHS discounts

Job summary

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Healthcare Support Worker for the Health Based Place of Safety at the Redwoods Centre. You will assist with personal care, support planned activities and help maintain a safe environment in an inpatient mental health setting.

There is a competency progression from band 2 to band 3 for those progressing within the role. The post notes that visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

NVQ in healthcare (or equivalent)
Experience of working in a care setting
Interest in working in mental health
Training relevant to a mental health inpatient setting
GCSE or equivalent

Responsibilities

Support senior staff in procedures under the guidance of the professional lead
Identify, minimise and report risks of danger, harm and abuse to senior colleagues
Maintain a safe and secure environment for yourself and others
Work safely to minimise risks to yourself
Work within Trust policy and operational procedures
Deliver planned therapeutic activities and interventions with a group of service users
Help service users with personal care, including feeding, hygiene, continence, mobility, independence, comfort and daily living activities
Support observation levels
Support patients with visits off site