Senior Mental Health Support Worker

2 months ago

Wetherby, United Kingdom Practice Plus Group Full time

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Mental Health Support Worker to join the team at HMP Wealstun, a Category C male prison with an operational capacity of around 1000. The prison has good transport links, as well as a free onsite car park.

This is a brand new role, created due to growth within the mental health team as we expand our service to patients. This is an excellent opportunity for a current Senior, or experienced Mental Health Support Worker to take the next step in their development Hours: This is a full time role, hours per week, and you will work Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 16:00, with occasional weekends. Salary: This position is full time , youll receive an annual salary up to £30,500 per annum - depending on experience. How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks

Main duties of the job

As our new Senior Mental Health Support Worker , your responsibilities will vary. You will:

Assist the mental health team in the delivery of immediate and, where appropriate, ongoing care for patients referred to the mental health team Working with the nurses and nursing associates in mental health, assisting with bloods, observations etc Help to run and promote mental health focussed patient groups, including patients with complex care needs You will be expected to support people to access care and treatment appropriately within the prison setting, working independently with lone working at times. You will contribute to the positive and aspirational workings of the integrated mental health care team

If you are interested in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include both internal and external options for development and learning.

It doesnt stop there we also offer:

Discounts on shopping and leisure activities Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it

About us

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. Were the UKs leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background.

Practice Plus Groups purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:

we treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated we act with integrity we embrace diversity we strive to do things better together

We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.

Our new Senior Mental Health Support Worker Will Have: NVQ level 2/3 or equivalent in Health and Social Care An interest in mental health issues, with a desire to help patients with complex care needs A knowledge of mental health issues A flexible approach - you may be required to help out in other teams

Although not essential ideal applicants would have experience in a hospital, community or prison environment.

Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If youre looking for a role where you can develop your existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the right opportunity for you.

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