Mental Health Support Worker - Make a Difference in Secure Care

Practice Plus Group; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on shopping and leisure

Career development opportunities

24/7 employee assistance helpline

Job summary

Practice Plus Group are recruiting a Mental Health Support Worker to join the team at HMP Whatton, a category C men's prison near Bingham, Nottinghamshire. The role is full-time (37.5 hours per week) with a salary up to £29,723 per annum.

You will assist the mental health team in delivering care, contribute to an aspirational care environment, and benefit from a bespoke induction and clear career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Good interpersonal skills.
• Clear oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to build constructive relationships with warmth and empathy.

Responsibilities

• Assist the mental health team in delivering immediate and ongoing care for patients referred to the mental health team.
• Contribute to an aspirational integrated mental health care environment, ensuring patients are treated with care, respect and dignity.
• Provide evidence-based interventions within the Practice Plus Group wellbeing model.
• Maintain a safe working environment in line with Health and Safety requirements.

Skills

Good interpersonal skills

Good oral and written communication

Empathy and warmth

Job description

Practice Plus Group are recruiting a Mental Health Support Worker to join the team at HMP Whatton, a category C men's prison near Bingham, Nottinghamshire. The role is full-time (37.5 hours per week) with a salary up to £29,723 per annum.

You will assist the mental health team in delivering care, contribute to an aspirational care environment, and benefit from a bespoke induction and clear career development opportunities.