Mental Health Support Worker

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Newport; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust on the Isle of Wight is seeking a Support Worker for our inpatient unit. The role is 30 hours per week and involves delivering high-quality care for people with mental ill health under supervision of qualified staff.

Join a close-knit island community where care and collaboration are at the heart of service delivery, with opportunities for professional development within a compassionate NHS environment.

Responsibilities

• Work effectively as part of a team.
• Work closely with colleagues within Mental Health Service and across other services as required.
• Work with colleagues to manage people with complex needs and high levels of dependency.
• Under supervision of qualified staff, undertake nursing needs assessments and reviews as requested.
• Share and promote good practice with other staff.
• Contribute to service improvements relating to mental ill health, in line with local and national modernisation agenda.

Job description

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 where collaborative, individualised care is at the heart of what we do. This role is for 30 hrs per week. 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. To be responsible for providing the highest quality of care for people with mental ill health under the supervision of qualified staff.

Key responsibilities

• 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.

Located on the stunning Isle of Wight, this role offers more than just professional fulfilment. As a close-knitted 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.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve. Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.

Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.

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