Mental Health Support Worker

Service Care Solutions; Newark on Trent; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Service Care Solutions is seeking a dedicated Support Worker for an Independent Hospital in Newark-on-Trent. This role involves providing physical and emotional support to patients with mental health challenges. Ideal candidates should possess relevant GCSEs and experience in Acute Mental Health settings. The position offers a supportive work environment with additional benefits, including training allowances and referral bonuses.

Benefits

£250 Referral Bonus

£150 Job Referral Bonus

Free Registration Process

Dedicated Consultant

£250 Yearly CPD/Training Allowance

Qualifications

• Experience working within Acute Mental Health settings.
• Understanding of mental health issues.
• Willingness to work with individuals displaying challenging behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with physical disabilities and mental health needs.
• Provide emotional support in daily activities.
• Help patients live more independently.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal

Emotional maturity

Compassion

Empathy

Flexibility

Education

GCSEs in Maths, English, or Health and Social Care

Job description

Service Care Solutions are recruiting for a Support Worker to work at one of our Independent Hospitals in Newark-On-Trent.

Shifts: Monday to Sunday

Service Information:

• This hospital is a purpose-built facility providing services across low secure, rehabilitation, and acute inpatient settings for women with mental health and personality disorder diagnoses.
• The hospital features a combination of low secure wards and a rehabilitation ward area, supporting patients in their recovery and rehabilitation prior to discharge. On-site facilities include large en-suite bedrooms, disabled facilities, a secure courtyard and garden, patient café, gym, salon, and activity hall.
• As a support worker, you will look after the well-being of people in their daily lives, helping patients with physical disabilities and mental health needs to live more independently and reach their potential by providing physical and emotional support.

Person Specification:

The successful applicant must have:

• GCSEs are preferred, especially in subjects like Maths, English, or Health and Social Care.
• Experience working within Acute Mental Health settings.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Emotional maturity, compassion, and empathy.
• Willingness to work with individuals who may display challenging behaviour.
• Understanding of mental health issues.
• Flexibility and commitment to the specified working hours.
• It is beneficial if the applicant is a driver, given the location and shift times, but local/public transport options are available.

Service Care Solutions Benefits:

We recognize the pressures on care staff and aim to support you with:

• £250 Referral Bonus: Paid after completing 150 hours for any newly registered candidates referred.
• £150 Job Referral: Bonus for bringing your own job or switching from another agency.
• Free Registration Process: Including DBS check, occupational health appointments, training, and uniform.
• Dedicated Consultant: One-to-one support from an experienced specialist.
• £250 Yearly CPD/Training Allowance: For registration renewal or training.