Mental Health Support Worker

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Carisbrooke; Sur place; GBP 26 000 - 27 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust on the Isle of Wight is seeking a Mental Health Support Worker to join our inpatient unit, working 30 hours per week.

The role provides high-quality care under supervision, supports people with mental ill health, and requires teamwork across wards with flexible working options. The salary is published and the role notes visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Level 2 qualification or equivalent in a relevant area gained through experience or training.
• Care certificate completed, in process, or willingness to work towards.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills; literacy and numeracy.
• Ability to work effectively within a busy hospital environment.

Responsabilités

• To provide the highest standard of care for people with mental ill health under supervision.
• To work effectively as part of a team and collaborate with colleagues.
• To contribute to service improvements and uphold Trust policies.

Formation

Level 2 qualification or equivalent in a relevant area

Care certificate completed or willingness to work towards

Written and verbal communication

Literacy and numeracy

Description du poste

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Mental Health Support Worker

The closing date is 18 October 2026

Are you ready to take the next step in your career in mental health while living on a beautiful island? We are inviting a Support Worker to join our inpatient unit we a collaborative, individualised care is at the heart of what we do. This role is for 30 hrs per week.

Located on the stunning Isle of Wight, this role offers more than just professional fulfilment. As a close-knit island community, the Isle of Wight provides an excellent quality of life for families and individuals alike. With its unspoiled beaches, scenic countryside, and year-round family-friendly activities, it's the perfect place to build both your career and personal life. From exploring historic sites to enjoying water sports or leisurely walks, you'll find something for everyone.

About the Role

The Support Worker, under the supervision of qualified staff, will be responsible for the delivery of the highest standard of practice in the care, treatment, and support of the person with Mental Illness.

This post is designed to be flexible across the wards within Sevenacres although Afton will be the core base.

At present, the Trust is unable to offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for this post. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application

Main duties of the job

Job Statement

To be responsible for providing the highest quality of care for people with mental ill health under the supervision of qualified staff.

To work effectively as part of a team.

To work closely with colleagues within Mental Health Service as a whole, and across other services as required.

To work with colleagues to manage people with complex needs and high levels of dependency.

Under the supervision of qualified staff, to undertake nursing needs assessments and reviews as requested.

The post holder will be expected to work alongside other staff to share and promote good practice.

To contribute to service improvements relating to mental ill health, in line with both the local and national modernisation agenda.

About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, combining the expertise and services of multiple NHS providers to deliver high-quality healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

With a dedicated workforce exceeding 12,000 staff and a footprint that spans more than 200 sites across Hampshire, we offer an extensive range of services, including mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health care, reaching diverse communities across urban, rural, and coastal areas.

We are committed to delivering care with compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, ensuring that our patients and service users are at the heart of everything we do. By working closely with our partners, we're creating a forward-thinking, inclusive organisation that champions staff development, well-being, and collaboration.

Join us and be part of an organisation dedicated to delivering exceptional healthcare; where your skills and ambitions can make a real difference to the communities we serve, now and in the future.

Job responsibilities

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Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Level 2 qualification or equivalent in a relevant area gained through experience, on the job training, short courses and completion of work-based competencies
• Completed care certificate, in the process or willingness to work towards the care certificate.

Experience

• Ability to carry out assigned tasks effectively in a busy environment.
• Completion and maintenance of statutory & mandatory learning activities.
• Awareness, understanding and compliance of policies and practices e.g. Escort Policy, Prevention and control of infection and Health and Safety. This post holder is therefore able to work within the scope of their practice under direct and indirect supervision by a registered nurse (training will be provided)
• Can demonstrate knowledge of equipment used within the department to support the registered nurse and ensure that they are compatible and in good working order. Will escal any concerns to registered nurse.
• Can demonstrate a range of core skills to competently undertake personal care for patients and related tasks and activities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills/literacy/ numeracy skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

£25,760 to £27,476 a yearPlease note for part time hours the salary will be pro rata