Mental Health Support Worker

Job summary

EATING DISORDERS - Band 3 Mental Health Support Worker

Kimmeridge Court is a 10 bedded Inpatient unit and 4 place day programme for over 18's

It is an exciting time to join the inpatient and day programme team as we have recently moved into a state of the art , purpose-built new building in the grounds of St Ann's Hospital, Poole. As a result of additional investment, we are increasing our staff compliment to support the opening of 4 additional beds, taking us from 6 to 10 beds. We have also created new roles to offer opportunity for career progression for staff who wish to remain in eating disorders but do not necessarily want to move out of the inpatient and day programme setting,

We are looking to recruit Mental Health Support Workers who are interested in being part of a team offering treatment and care to people with an eating disorder. Experience of working with people with an eating disorder is desirable but not essential, the ability to work effectively and dynamically in a busy and demanding setting with a willingness to learn is vital.

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

Main duties of the job

We promote learning and development, and all staff are encouraged and supported throughout their career to grow and develop. We provide an initial induction, inhouse and other training opportunities, plus clinical and management supervision. Your continuous professional development will be planned and tailored to your needs together with support to achieve your personal objectives set via annual appraisal and you will receive regular clinical and management supervision.

The inpatient unit is open 24/7, 365 days of the year and the role requires the person to work shifts including nights. Rota's come out 6 weeks in advance, shift requests are always considered and supported where possible.

The posts are full time, part time hours are also available

The Dorset All Age Eating Disorders Service (DAEDS) assessment, treatment, and care for people of all ages with an eating disorder and their families across the county of Dorset.

To carry out assigned tasks involving direct care in support of, and supervised by, a Registered Nurse.

Carrying out assigned task which have been identified by the trained nursing staff in relation to patients' needs.

To help supervise and support patients during and after mealtimes.

Making accurate records of patient observations.

To work unsupervised when offering verbal and emotional support to patients.

About us

At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.