Mental Health Support Worker

Job overview

Are you enthusiastic and motivated? Pebble Lodge are looking for a Mental Health Support Worker to join their team.

Pebble Lodge is a purpose built 10 bed general adolescent unit for young people aged between 13 and 18 years, who are experiencing acute and severe mental health problems. They also provide an education and day programme service for these young people.

As a Mental Health Support Worker you will carry out assigned tasks which have been identified by the trained nursing staff in relation to young people’s needs, assist in organised activities for young and help to create a safe atmosphere and provide emotional support as and when necessary for the young people in the unit and to report any relevant information. This involves being a part of the Multi-disciplinary team meetings and risk management meetings.

This is a full time however part time hours with a minimum of 25 hours would be welcomed. You will be required to work a range of flexible shifts across the week. Weekends/nights at enhanced pay.

7:00 – 20:00 19:30 – 7:30 Please note visa sponsorship for this role is unfortunately not available. Please ensure you hold valid right to work in the UK and will not require sponsorship if successful.

Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.

Main duties of the job

You will have the opportunity to attend training courses and participate in personal development training as identified by the line manager.

You will report any complaints by young people, families and carers to the trained staff on duty. Make accurate records of patient observations, including data entry to the RiO patient records computer system.

Other duties appropriate to the role which may be requested from time to time by the nurse in charge.

This role requires you to be a driver, the ward have a unit car which is used to transport young people to their homes/placements and to activities or medical appointments. You will be given a driving course on this to ensure you are familiar with the car.

You will be required to undertake a Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression course, and it is a condition of your employment that you successfully complete all aspects of this course; if this is not achieved you will not be able to commence working in the post.

Applications from candidates that require current Healthcare worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.

For further information, please contact Sophie Middleton, Clinical Team Leader on 01202 545400.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidate’s individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role.

All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application.

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Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.