Mental Health Support Worker

NHS Jobs; Oakham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction training

Competency framework

Career development opportunities

Learning Management System

Team support

Job summary

NHS Jobs is recruiting a Mental Health Support Worker for HMP Stocken, a Category C men's prison in Rutland, England. You will assist the mental health team, supporting patients to access care and treatment while occasionally working independently in a prison setting.

The role is full-time (37.5 hours/week, Monday–Friday) with a salary up to £29,723 per annum and bespoke induction, competency framework, and career development opportunities. Vetting and security checks apply.

Responsibilities

• Assist the mental health team in the delivery of immediate and ongoing care for patients referred to the mental health team within HMP Stocken.
• Support patients to access care and treatment appropriately, including lone working when necessary.

Job description

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE + MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Mental Health Support Worker to join our team at HMP Stocken, Category C men's prison located in the parish of Stretton, in the county of Rutland, England. As a Mental Health Support Worker, you will assist the mental health team in the delivery of immediate and, where appropriate, ongoing care for patients referred to the mental health team. You will be expected to support people to access care and treatment appropriately within the prison setting, working independently with lone working at times.

Hours 37.5 hours per week Monday - Friday: core office hours

Salary This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £29,723 per annum

How will we support you?

• Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course
• Competency framework
• Regional and national career development opportunities
• Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs
• Support from the wider team

Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.