Support Worker

Job summary

Seagrove Ward are looking for dedicated Mental Health Support Workers to join our supportive Multi-disciplinary Team. This work can be exciting, challenging and rewarding. The team are looking for individuals who are compassionate, caring and able to take direction.

The successful candidate will become part of the team on our six bed, mixed sex Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU); which forms part of the wider mental health acute care pathway within the integrated Isle of Wight NHS Trust. The team aim to provide collaborative and individualised patient care in a safe and therapeutic environment and is passionate about reducing the use of restrictive interventions.

We are looking for innovative, motivated and enthusiastic individuals who have the passion, commitment and therapeutic skills to assist in delivering compassionate and high quality care to individuals who are experiencing a crisis in their mental and emotional health and wellbeing.

Our client group is diverse and you will encounter many differing mental health conditions amongst those using our service. Effective communication skills are required.

You will be expected to work a mixture of early, late, long days (combination of early & late hours) and night shifts.

Main duties of the job

The Support Worker, under the supervision of qualified staff, will be responsible for the delivery of the highest standard of practice in the care, treatment and support of the person with Mental Illness.

This post is designed to be flexible within Mental Health Wards but will be primarily based on Seagrove Ward. The post holder would be expected to work across all of Mental Health Services should the need arise.

To be responsible for providing the highest quality of care for people with mental ill health under the supervision of qualified staff.

To work effectively as part of a team.

To work closely with colleagues within Mental Health Service as a whole, and across other services as required.

To work with colleagues to manage people with complex needs and high levels of dependency.

Under the supervision of qualified staff, to undertake nursing needs assessments and reviews as requested.

The post holder will be expected to work alongside other staff to share and promote good practice.

To contribute to service improvements relating to mental ill health, in line with both the local and national modernisation agenda.

About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, combining the expertise and services of multiple NHS providers to deliver high-quality healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

With a dedicated workforce exceeding 12,000 staff and a footprint that spans more than 200 sites across Hampshire, we offer an extensive range of services, including mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health care, reaching diverse communities across urban, rural, and coastal areas.

We are committed to delivering care with compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, ensuring that our patients and service users are at the heart of everything we do. By working closely with our partners, we're creating a forward-thinking, inclusive organisation that champions staff development, well-being, and collaboration.

Join us and be part of an organisation dedicated to delivering exceptional healthcare; where your skills and ambitions can make a real difference to the communities we serve, now and in the future.

Employer details

Employer name

Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sevenacres

Parkhurst Road

Newport

Isle of Wight

PO30 5TG

Employer's website

https://www.southernhealth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sevenacres

Parkhurst Road

Newport

Isle of Wight

PO30 5TG

Employer's website

https://www.southernhealth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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