Locum Mental Health Support Worker

Staff Partners Mental Health; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible locum shifts

Weekly pay

Block bookings available

Fast-track registration

Job summary

Staff Partners Mental Health is seeking a compassionate Mental Health Support Worker for a locum role at a large private hospital offering recovery and rehabilitation services. The position involves patient-centred care, emotional support, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to implement care plans.

Flexible locum shifts with competitive PAYE rates are available, along with weekly pay and a streamlined registration process.

Qualifications

• Previous mental health support experience
• A caring, empathetic and professional attitude
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment
• Good communication and documentation skills
• PMVA training and certificate

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred care to residents with mental health conditions
• Monitor patient health and perform risk assessments
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to implement care plans
• Observe and report changes in behaviour or mood
• Work closely with the wider care and clinical team

Skills

Mental health support

Empathetic attitude

Team player

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Job description

Mental Health Support Worker – Locum Opportunity

Staff Partners are currently seeking a compassionate and reliable Mental Health Support Worker to support a large private hospital that specialises in recovery and rehabilitation. The hospital consists of medium secure, low secure and rehabilitation wards, as well as a Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU).

This locum role offers flexible shifts and competitive PAYE rates, making it ideal for experienced support workers looking to supplement their current work or secure consistent agency shifts.

Role Overview

As a Mental Health Support Worker, you will provide essential, person-centred care to patients with mental health conditions, assisting with emotional support and therapeutic activities. You will monitor patient health, maintain safety through risk assessments, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to implement care plans.

Key Duties

• Provide person-centred support to residents
• Assist with daily routines and activities
• Support residents with mental health recovery and wellbeing
• Observe and report changes in behaviour or mood
• Work closely with the wider care and clinical team

Candidate Requirements

• Previous mental health support experience
• A caring, empathetic and professional attitude
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment
• Good communication and documentation skills
• PMVA training and certificate

Pay & Benefits

• £14.24 – £16.00 per hour (PAYE)
• Flexible locum shifts
• Weekly pay
• As many shifts as you would like
• Be the first to hear about shifts – we are preferred suppliers to many hospitals and sites
• Block bookings available
• A free fast-track and very easy registration process
• Your own specialist consultant
• Training and support
• Excellent referral bonus