Job Title: - Care Support Worker - Mental Health
Trust: - Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
Location: Hereford - Stonebow Unit , Oak House - Hereford, Elgar Unit , Worcester , Princess of Wales Hospital - Bromsgrove, Cromwell
Pay Rate: £12.45 - £21.03
Shift Patterns: - Long Day 07:30 am- 20:00 pm
Late : 19:30 pm - 20:00 pm
About the Trust -
Rated Good in their most recent CQC report,Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trustare the countys main provider of community nursing, therapy and mental health services. They provide services for people of all ages, across a range of settings, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions.
Why might this job interest you?
This position allows you to make a significant impact on individuals' lives by providing essential support and compassionate care in mental health settings, all while having the freedom to choose your own working hours. The flexibility of a bank role enables Mental Health Care Support Worker to balance professional responsibilities with personal commitments, promoting a healthy work-life balance. The ability to contribute to patient care on a flexible schedule makes this role both rewarding and accommodating, ensuring that individuals receive the necessary support when they need it most.
What you can add:
- Assessing and monitoring patient conditions
- Checking symptoms and vital signs and arranging diagnostic tests
- Displaying excellent analytical ability and sound decision making in changing clinical situations
- Working as an effective team member and promoting team and interdisciplinary relationships
The role will involve, but not be limited to you performing the above.
What you'll need:
- A minimum of 6 months paid experience in a Mental Health hospital environment within the last 3 years
- Comply with NMC Professional Registration and keep up to date with current nursing practices
*Depending on the Trust, you may require variable additional certification and skills.
The benefits we can offer you in return:
- Putting People in Places to Care be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life.
- Weekly pay to give you access to your wages more quickly.
- Blue Light Card NHS Discount Provider
- First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies.
- Our team is always happy to help- access our support line any time.
- Working options to suit your lifestyle being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements.
- Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHSPs own academy.
- Explore different wards, keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.
- Being part of the NHSP Community means you'll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more.
Who are NHS Professionals?
NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements.
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By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts or fixed term placements across any of our client Trusts in England.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: £12.45-£21.03 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Hereford, Herefordshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: M0042-24-5477
