Mental Health Support Worker

Harmonia Careers; Preston; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Mental Health Support Worker to assist adults with various mental health conditions in a private hospital. The role involves supporting patients in their daily activities, encouraging independence, and ensuring their well-being. Candidates should have experience in mental health and possess strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

Weekly pay

PAYE payroll system

Lucrative refer-a-friend scheme

Holiday pay

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Experience working with mental health.
• DBS check on the update service (Desirable).
• Restraint training e.g., PMVA, MAPA, CPI, Maybo.
• Minimum 3 years of references with no gaps.

Responsibilities

• Encourage the development of new skills.
• Attend appointments with patients.
• Assist with day-to-day tasks to enable independence.
• Measure and record patients' vital signs.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Job description

Join to apply for the Mental Health Support Worker role at Harmonia Careers.

We are currently recruiting for mental health support workers for a private mental health hospital based in Preston, supporting adults 18+ with various mental health conditions.

Your role will be to ensure patients can live as independently as possible by assisting with their daily activities when needed.

Job Requirements

• Experience working with mental health
• DBS check on the update service (Desirable)
• Restraint training e.g., PMVA, MAPA, CPI, Maybo
• Minimum 3 years of references with no gaps
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Problem-solving skills and ability to make quick decisions

Key Responsibilities

• Encourage the development of new skills
• Attend appointments with patients
• Assist with day-to-day tasks to enable independence
• Measure and record patients' vital signs such as temperature, pulse, and blood pressure

Benefits of Working for CES Locums and Well-being

• Weekly pay
• PAYE payroll system
• Lucrative refer-a-friend scheme
• Holiday pay
• Opportunities to expand your knowledge and skills within the care sector
• Ongoing training and development

Interested in applying?

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, please contact Jason at (phone number removed), message (phone number removed), or apply directly through this ad!

CES Locums is a specialist recruitment agency providing experienced, qualified staff within the health and social care industry. We work with both private and NHS services across the UK. Our bespoke service aims to build long-term relationships with our clients and staff. We offer flexible working sessions to fit around your commitments.