Mental Health Support Worker

Are you an experienced Mental Health Support Worker or looking to start your NHS career? We are seeking compassionate individuals to join our supportive and friendly team at St Brelades, Alderney Hospital, Poole.

St Brelades is a Male Dementia ward which caters up to 17 mental health patients. You will provide assessment and treatment for older individuals with Dementia and Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia.

You will be motivated to make a real difference in the lives of people living with dementia, where passion, empathy, strong communication and excellent teamwork are essential personal qualities for this role. Whilst experience 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 22.5 hours)

Shift patterns:

Early - 07:00 - 15:00

Late - 13:00 - 21:00

Long Day - 07:00 - 21:00

Nights - 20.30 - 07.30 (enhanced pay), You will have the opportunity to attend training courses and participate in personal development training as identified by the line manager.

You will report any complaints by young people, families and carers to the trained staff on duty.Make accurate records of patient observations, including data entry to the RiO patient records computer system.

Other duties appropriate to the role which may be requested from time to time by the nurse in charge.

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.

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.

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

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.