Mental Health Support Worker – Flexible Hours & Growth

PENNINE CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; Milnrow; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A top mental health trust in the UK is seeking a Health Care Support Worker to provide compassionate care and support to patients in various inpatient settings. The role involves building relationships with patients, documenting care, ensuring safety, assisting with personal hygiene, and supporting patients at mealtimes. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and a dedication to patient well-being. The Trust offers career development, flexible working options, and a supportive environment that values diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Career development

Mentoring and coaching opportunities

Flexible working options

Comprehensive staff wellbeing service

Generous NHS pension scheme

Trust-wide commitment to diversity and inclusion

Qualifications

• Ability to engage and build meaningful relationships with patients.
• Experience in documenting nursing care accurately.
• Understanding of infection control policies.

Responsibilities

• Engage with patients and provide emotional support.
• Document care accurately using EPR or PARIS.
• Ensure safety and well-being of clients.
• Assist with personal hygiene and dressing.
• Support patients at mealtimes.
• Mentor new staff in completing Care Certificate.
• Report clinical observations.
• Maintain cleanliness of ward environment.
• Engage in mandatory training and personal development.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication

Empathy

Personal care assistance

Clinical observation

Job description

A top mental health trust in the UK is seeking a Health Care Support Worker to provide compassionate care and support to patients in various inpatient settings. The role involves building relationships with patients, documenting care, ensuring safety, assisting with personal hygiene, and supporting patients at mealtimes. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and a dedication to patient well-being. The Trust offers career development, flexible working options, and a supportive environment that values diversity and inclusion.