Support worker

Job summary

A Support Worker at St. Martha's Hospital plays a vital role in assisting patients with their daily needs, ensuring their comfort, and promoting independence wherever possible.

The role involves providing both practical and emotional support, working closely with healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality care. Tasks may include helping patients with personal care, mobility, meals, and social activities, as well as maintaining a safe and welcoming environment.

This position is ideal for someone compassionate, patient, and dedicated to making a positive impact on others lives. Previous experience working within a mental health setting would be an advantage.

Main duties of the job

Under the supervision of registered nurses to deliver a high standard of inpatient care in partnership with the wider clinical team, the service users and their family members/carers.

To support the named nurse/primary nurse in the assessment of needs for a group of patients and deliver their care under supervision

To work within a team of nurses and other professionals who are committed to the delivery of a quality service.

To adopt a flexible approach to hours of duty, in order to meet the needs of the service over a 24-hour period.

To be an active participant in the multi-disciplinary team, assisting in the formulating of care plans and utilising skills to inform patient assessments and evaluations.

To contribute to the information recorded on the patient information system by reporting to nursing staff on patients presentations throughout the shift.

About us

St Martha's Hospital for Older Men and Women offers exceptional nurturing care and support within an In-patient High Support Service.

We are currently looking to recruit enthusiastic, dedicated and caring support workers who have an interest in working within mental health services. We offer lots of fantastic opportunities to further your career and get relevant qualifications thanks to our dedicated onsite education team.