Mental Health Support Worker - 24/7 Shifts

Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust is seeking motivated Healthcare Support Workers (full-time) at St Martins Hospital Canterbury to join our experienced multidisciplinary team. Under supervision you will deliver compassionate care to adults with acute mental health needs, assist with daily activities, support recovery and help patients build independence.

The role involves 24-hour shift coverage, including nights and twilight, with potential work at other Trust sites; visa sponsorship not

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent.
• Care Certificate or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Computer literate.
• Experience in Mental Health/Learning Disabilities setting.
• Previous NHS experience.
• Good understanding of mental health conditions.
• Numeracy and English literacy skills.
• Punctual and flexible across hours.
• Able to perform physical health checks and document on MEWS.
• Strong communication in a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Offer support and advice to the patients in our care, and accurately record all care given as required onto RiO and validating own entries.
• Provide physical health care & physical health checks as required, documenting on NEWS MEWS and reporting changes to the nurse in charge.
• Support and carry out patient therapeutic observation checks as required and instructed.
• Escort Patients to attend hospital appointments and Section 17 leave if requested.
• Lead in a specific area of work for the ward, e.g. Wellbeing, Health & Safety or Patient Activity.

Skills

Numeracy

English literacy

Punctuality

Flexibility

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust is seeking motivated Healthcare Support Workers (full-time) at St Martins Hospital Canterbury to join our experienced multidisciplinary team. Under supervision you will deliver compassionate care to adults with acute mental health needs, assist with daily activities, support recovery and help patients build independence.

The role involves 24-hour shift coverage, including nights and twilight, with potential work at other Trust sites; visa sponsorship not