Job summary
We are looking for a dedicated Mental Health Support Worker to join our supportive multi-disciplinary Team within Seagrove Ward. This work can be exciting, challenging and rewarding.
The team are looking for someone who is compassionate, caring and able to take direction. This is an exciting and brand-new role which will primarily be based within a team in the Health Based Place of Safety at Sevenacres, providing support to service users who have been detained by the Police under Section 136.
When you are not in the 136 suite you will be asked to provide support to any of the three wards within Sevenacres: Seagrove Ward is a six-bed mixed sex Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), Osborne Ward is a 16 mixed sex acute admissions ward and Afton Ward is a 8 bedded ward: 4 bedded Dementia (for patients under a section 2 only) and 4 bedded Functional MH with frailty co-morbidity ward.
You will receive a full induction to all ward areas, regular supervision, and opportunities for continuing professional development. All relevant mandatory training will also be provided.
The right candidate will be imaginative, enthusiastic and be able to demonstrate excellent de-escalation skills. We provide a 24-hour service therefore successful candidates will be expected to work across shift patterns,
If you wish to discuss this opportunity, please contact Steve Whorwood -(01983) 534074.
Main duties of the job
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
We are passionate about providing excellent CARE, which is why our values are Compassion, Accountable, Respect and Everyone counts. Our mission is to make sure that our community is at the heart of everything we do and that we hold our values across all our services.
We are committed to endorsing inclusion, diversity and multiculturalism throughout out services and as such, our procedures and policies ensure that applicants are always treated fairly throughout the recruitment process.
Why not come and see for yourself the CARE we give to our patients and staff. Apply to be part of our team today.
About us
Across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight healthcare services are evolving and transforming to meet the continuing care needs of our population. Now is a very exciting time to join Isle of Wight NHS Trust as we enter this period of change.
This year Isle of Wight NHS Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust have strengthened our partnership and formed a group giving us an opportunity to work together to be innovative in improving patient care and outcomes as well as improving the experience and opportunities for our people across the two organisations.
We have also been working with other local NHS Trusts across our region to create a new organisation, bringing together all community, mental health and learning disability services from across Hampshire and Isle of Wight. Subject to approvals, the aim is for the new Trust - Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust - to be formed by April 2024.
People employed in our community, mental health and learning disability services by the Isle of Wight NHS Trust on 31 March 2024, will transfer to the new organisation under Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) on 1 April 2024.
The Isle of Wight NHS Trust will continue to deliver both acute and ambulance services for the island population.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working for our Trust brings a variety of benefits and we offer many flexible working opportunities; speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement for you and if it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
The Isle of Wight is a unique and stunning gem located off the South Coast of England, a short ferry journey from Portsmouth and Southampton, with journey times taking from as little as 10 minutes. The island offers an amazing coastline with beautiful countryside, year-round events, festivals and award-winning attractions.
- To be responsible for providing the highest quality of care for people with suspected or confirmed 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 registered 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.
- The post holder will be required to undertake training in the management of violence and aggression and will require a level of physical fitness in order to complete this.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working for our Trust brings a variety of benefits and we offer many flexible working opportunities; speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement for you and if it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
The Isle of Wight is a unique and stunning gem located off the South Coast of England, a short ferry journey from Portsmouth and Southampton, with journey times taking from as little as 10 minutes. The island offers an amazing coastline with beautiful countryside, year-round events, festivals and award-winning attractions.
- To be responsible for providing the highest quality of care for people with suspected or confirmed 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 registered 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.
- The post holder will be required to undertake training in the management of violence and aggression and will require a level of physical fitness in order to complete this.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 2 and 3 in Health and Social Care
Knowledge
Essential
- An understanding of issues relating to the conditions of mental illness
Desirable
- Proven knowledge and demonstrable skills in caring for people with mental ill health
Skills
Essential
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 2 and 3 in Health and Social Care
Knowledge
Essential
- An understanding of issues relating to the conditions of mental illness
Desirable
- Proven knowledge and demonstrable skills in caring for people with mental ill health
Skills
Essential
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
