Mental Health Support Worker - Afton Ward

Hampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare Nhs Foundation Trust; Newport; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Support Worker for our Mental Health inpatient unit on the Isle of Wight. You will provide high-quality care within a collaborative team and support individuals with mental ill health to maintain their wellbeing.

New entrants join an induction programme lasting up to 6 months, with a starting salary of £25,272, rising to £25,760 on completion.

Qualifications

• Level 2 qualification or equivalent in a relevant area gained through experience, on the job training, short courses and completion of work-based competencies
• Completed care certificate, in the process or willingness to work towards the care certificate.

Responsibilities

• Provide the highest quality of care for people with mental ill health under supervision of qualified staff
• Work effectively as part of a team
• Collaborate with Mental Health Service and other services as required
• Care for patients with complex needs and high levels of dependency
• Undertake nursing needs assessments and reviews under supervision
• Share and promote good practice with staff
• Contribute to service improvements in line with local and national agendas

Skills

High-quality care

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Level 2 qualification or equivalent

Care certificate (completed or willingness to work towards)

Job description

Job summary

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 Mental Health inpatient unit where a collaborative, individualised care is at the heart of what we do.

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

At present, the Trust is unable to offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for this post. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application.

If you are new to Health Care we will place you on a HCSW induction programme to ensure that you are fully trained and supported to perform the role. The programme will last for up to 6 months and during this period of training you will be paid a salary of £25272. On completion of your training period your salary will rise to £25760 as per the advert.

Main duties of the job

• To be responsible for providing the highest quality of care for people with mental ill health under the supervision of qualified staff.
• 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.

About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides joined-up mental and physical healthcare for around two million people across our communities. With over 13,000 staff working in the community and local hospitals, we deliver care at every stage of life, helping people live their best and healthiest lives.

Our mental health services include community-based support and early intervention in psychosis (EIP) for both adults and young people, alongside a network of specialist inpatient wards covering forensic, learning disability, eating disorder and older person's care.

We deliver extensive physical health services too, from urgent community response teams helping frail and older patients remain safely at home, to hospitals at home teams providing acute-level care in familiar surroundings. Our neurological services offer rehabilitation and treatment for conditions including Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, Motor Neurone Disease, Head Injury, Cerebral Palsy and Stroke. Across Hampshire, our community hospitals provide inpatient rehabilitation as a step down from acute care, and our dedicated teams also staff Treetops Sexual Assault Referral Centre in Portsmouth, offering expert, compassionate support.

Everything we do is underpinned by our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect and excellence

Details

• Date posted: 21 October 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 3
• Salary: £25,760 to £27,476 a year Based on full time hours
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
• Reference number: 348-IOW-12904
• Job locations: Sevenacres, Parkhurst Road, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 5TG, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 2 qualification or equivalent in a relevant area gained through experience, on the job training, short courses and completion of work-based competencies
• Completed care certificate, in the process or willingness to work towards the care certificate.

Experience

Essential

• Ability to carry out assigned tasks effectively in a busy environment.
• Completion and maintenance of statutory and mandatory learning activities.
• Awareness, understanding and compliance of policies and practices e.g. Escort Policy, Prevention and control of infection and Health and Safety. This post holder is therefore able to work within the scope of their practice under direct and indirect supervision by a registered nurse (training will be provided)
• Can demonstrate knowledge of equipment used within the department to support the registered nurse and ensure that they are compatible and in good working order. Will elevate any concerns to registered nurse.
• Can demonstrate a range of core skills to competently undertake personal care for patients and related tasks and activities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, literacy and numeracy skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

• Employer name: Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
• Address: Sevenacres, Parkhurst Road, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 5TG, United Kingdom
• Employer's website: Apply through our website
• For questions about the job, contact: Hiring Manager, Phil Harverson, [e-mail]