Mental Health Support Worker – Start Your NHS Career

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in Gosport and Southsea is seeking a Healthcare Support Worker. The role supports patients, families and carers within a multidisciplinary team, delivering compassionate care and promoting independence.

Wards include Older Persons Mental Health and acute admissions. The Trust emphasises learning from nurses, occupational therapists and psychiatrists while offering development opportunities in a supported NHS environment.

Qualifications

• Qualification at Level 2 in Health and Social Care or willingness to learn

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to support patients to build independence and daily living skills.
• Assist with personal hygiene, diet, fluids and participation in social or leisure activities as per Care Plan.
• Support risk management, build therapeutic relationships and help individuals lead meaningful lives.
• Assist and support qualified staff, carrying out tasks as directed, including housekeeping when needed.
• Demonstrate effective communication to engage and support clients with complex needs to ensure appropriate care.

Education

Level 2 Health and Social Care qualification

Job description

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in Gosport and Southsea is seeking a Healthcare Support Worker. The role supports patients, families and carers within a multidisciplinary team, delivering compassionate care and promoting independence.

Wards include Older Persons Mental Health and acute admissions. The Trust emphasises learning from nurses, occupational therapists and psychiatrists while offering development opportunities in a supported NHS environment.