Mental Health Social Worker

Practice Plus Group Holdings Limited; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Mental Health Support Worker for their Primary Care team at HMP Belmarsh in London. The role involves comprehensive assessments, patient support, and risk assessment within a complex health environment. Applicants should possess experience in mental health settings and be open to professional development. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £53,000 depending on experience.

Benefits

Discounts on shopping and leisure activities

24/7 employee assistance helpline

Support for professional development

Qualifications

• Evidence of Continued Professional Development.
• Experience working with patients with complex mental health conditions.
• Experience with psychosocial interventions and group work.

Responsibilities

• Carry out comprehensive assessments and review care plans.
• Assess health needs and conduct risk assessments.
• Provide advice and manage a caseload of patients.
• Deliver non-judgemental care.
• Monitor therapeutic responses to medication.

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Mental Health Support Worker to join our Primary Care team at HMP Belmarsh, a category A Prison located in London. HMP Belmarsh is a male, maximum security prison that has a capacity for 910 inmates. Healthcare at HMP Belmarsh includes, Dentists, Primary Care, Mental Health, Substance abuse and Pharmacy. Hours Monday-Friday 09:00-17:00 hours to change eventually so candidate required to be flexible and able to do 12 hour shifts. As a Mental Health Social Worker, your responsibilities will vary. You will

Responsibilities

• Carry out comprehensive assessments, initiating and reviewing care plans, and developing treatment options.
• Assess patients health needs and be able to risk assess use sound clinical knowledge.
• Providing advice, support and information and manage a case load of patients.
• Deliver non-judgemental care that makes a real difference.
• Monitor therapeutic responses to medication and potential side effects liaising with prescribers as required.
• Inspire excellence by forging strong links with our partners and stakeholders.

If you are interested in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include both internal and external options for development and learning. It doesn't stop there we also offer:

Benefits & Development

• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
• Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it
  SWE registered social worker

Qualifications

• Evidence of Continued Professional Development
• Experience of working with patients, face to face, who have complex mental health conditions
• Experience of psychosocial interventions, group work and awareness of substance misuse

Although not essential ideal applicants would have experience in a hospital, community or prison environment. Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If youre looking for a role where you can develop your existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the right opportunity for you.

Our Purpose

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. Were the UKs leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background. Practice Plus Groups purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:

• we treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated
• we act with integrity
• we embrace diversity
• we strive to do things better together

We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.

Up to £53,000 depending on experience.