Mental Health Support Worker - Flexible Shifts & Training

MCS Healthcare; Lower Blandford St Mary; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Pay – £17.00 per hour

Paid Induction & Sign-Offs

Ongoing Training & Development

Recognition That Matters

Shifts That Fit Your Life

Job summary

MCS Healthcare is seeking a Compassionate Mental Health Support Worker to join our community-based team in Fordingbridge. You will provide medication administration, monitor health observations, and support clients with complex needs across shifts, with a focus on dignity and emotional support.

Role requires a Care Certificate or NVQ in Health & Social Care, at least 1 year of relevant experience, a full UK driving licence, and current PMVA, safeguarding Level 2/3, DBS Update Service, and manual

Qualifications

• Care Certificate or NVQ in Health & Social Care is required.
• At least 1 year of Mental Health Support Worker experience.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• PMVA training (Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression) completed.

Responsibilities

• Administering medication.
• Monitoring health observations.
• De-escalating Behaviours that Challenge.
• Managing epilepsy and other complex needs.
• Supporting the client in the community.
• Providing reassurance, dignity, and emotional support.

Education

Care Certificate or NVQ in Health & Social Care

Job description

MCS Healthcare is seeking a Compassionate Mental Health Support Worker to join our community-based team in Fordingbridge. You will provide medication administration, monitor health observations, and support clients with complex needs across shifts, with a focus on dignity and emotional support.

Role requires a Care Certificate or NVQ in Health & Social Care, at least 1 year of relevant experience, a full UK driving licence, and current PMVA, safeguarding Level 2/3, DBS Update Service, and manual