Healthcare Support Worker - The Humber Centre

Job overview

We are looking for Healthcare Assistants to join our secure services within the Forensic Mental Health department.

• Ullswater House is a 10 bedded male Learning Disability forensic medium secure ward.
• Swale Ward is a 15 bedded male Personality Disorder forensic medium secure ward.

The post offers the successful candidates a unique opportunity to develop their knowledge and experience of specialist forensic pathways all under one roof. The team is fast paced, forward thinking and promotes a psychological and trauma informed approach with a focus upon a relational model.

You will be passionate about delivering a high standard of care, working with Men;  their families and the professionals who support them to ensure that the care offered is needs based keeping the service user at the heart of all decisions about them.

Main duties of the job

The role is highly challenging and there is an emphasis on further training, as well as professional and personal development. Regular clinical supervision and support will be provided.

We are looking for staff with caring, compassionate natures, who are innovative, creative, flexible and highly motivated. You need to have a genuine interest in working therapeutically with young people who are experiencing a variety of mental health difficulties.

You should be a good communicator and team player, with the successful applicant joining a multi-disciplinary team of professionals working into specialist teams.  The successful applicant will be involved in providing a safe, nurturing and therapeutic environment.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.