Mental Health Support Worker

Job overview

Are you an experienced Mental Health Support Worker or looking to start your NHS career? We are seeking enthusiastic individuals to join our dedicated and supportive team at Harbour, St Anns Hospital, Poole.

Harbour is a 16 bedded Male Treatment Ward for patients ranging from ages 18 to 64, providing treatment and care for a wide range of mental health illnesses which include Schizophrenia, Bipolar, Depression, Anxiety and Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder.

You will be motivated to make a real difference in the lives of people living with mental health illnesses, where respect, compassion, kindness, ability to interact well with people and excellent teamwork are essential qualities for this role. Whilst experience in mental health is desirable, it is not essential as full induction training will be provided with ongoing support from our experienced team. Further opportunities for career development are also available.

This post is a full-time role. We would be flexible and consider part time applications minimum of 37.50 hours

Shift patterns:

Early – 7.15 to 15.15

Late – 13.00 to 21.00

Long Day – 19.15 to 9.00

Nights - (enhanced pay) – 20.30 to 7.40

Main duties of the job

In return we offer you:

• You will receive a fully comprehensive and structured induction programme
• Competitive rates of pay, including enhanced pay for unsocial hours (night and weekend work)
• Access to the NHS pension scheme
• An NHS badge entitling you to many NHS benefits
• Attractive annual leave and pension scheme
• Regular management, clinical supervision and meaningful appraisals

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.

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. This is a Monday to Friday course 8:00 – 16:00

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

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 using AI can be a useful and supportive tool when completing your application. However, we have also seen an increase in the over-reliance of AI tools which is negatively impacting applications as they remove candidate’s individuality, and it becomes much harder to get a sense of who you are and your authentic experience. If you do use AI, it should be used to enhance your application and not to create your supporting statement in its entirety. If we suspect you have used AI to create your supporting statement and this does not match your experience, we may withdraw your application.

As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net

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.