Mental Health Support Worker

Dorset Clinical Commissioning Group; Poole; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Dorset Clinical Commissioning Group is seeking candidates for a position requiring NVQ level 2 or 3 qualifications, with experience in a care setting being essential. You will engage in team activities and provide 24-hour care, handling various training and responsibilities, including participation in violence management training.

Qualifications

• Literate and numerate candidates needed.
• Experience of working within a care setting is essential.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English required.

Responsibilities

• Successfully complete Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression training.
• Participate in 24-hour care and meet contractual requirements.

Skills

Ability to work in a team

Basic IT keyboard skills

Ability to engage and motivate others

Education

NVQ level 2 or 3 or equivalent experience

Job description

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For the main duties and responsibilities of this role, please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application, ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by demonstrating how your experience and skills apply to this post.

Dorset HealthCare is in partnership with [organization name] to support people getting into work. As part of this partnership, we offer an employability service to assist individuals aged 16-30 with application writing, interview skills, and other employment support. Please contact [contact information] to access this support.

You will be required to undertake a Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression course, and it is a condition of your employment that you successfully complete all aspects of this course. Failure to do so will prevent you from commencing work in the position.

Applications from candidates requiring current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.

Person Specification

Knowledge, Skills, and Training

• NVQ level 2 or 3 or equivalent experience
• Literate / Numerate

Job-specific Experience

• Ability to work in a team
• Experience of working within a care setting

Information Technology

• Basic IT keyboard skills, typically obtained through practice or training

Additional Requirements

• A level of fitness and ability to participate in and complete PMVA, Breakaway training, and Manual Handling (both practical and theoretical)
• Ability to meet contractual requirements and participate in 24-hour care
• Proficiency in written and spoken English to effectively carry out the role

Personal Qualities

• Ability to use own initiative
• Ability to engage and motivate others
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations