Care support Worker – Mental Health

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Full time
Location: Ivybridge
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Job offered by: NHS
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Job Title : Care Support Worker - Mental health By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts across any of our client Trusts in England, as well as the ability to develop professionally and gain experience in several wards or areas. Main duties of the job

What you'll be responsible for : Monitoring patients' conditions by taking temperatures, pulse, respirations, and weight. Assisting in the delivery of patient care as directed by the Registered Nurse Ensuring that the patient is the prime focus when making decisions about their care and wellbeing. Assisting patients with compassion when undertaking normal activities of daily living whilst ensuring that privacy, dignity, and human rights are respected. The role will involve, but not be limited to you performing the above About us

Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts. Career Progression

access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges Work-life Balance

flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave Opportunity & Access

over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want Job responsibilities

Job Title : - Care Support Worker - Mental Health Location : - Trust also covers areas in Exeter, Torquay,Ivybridge, Barnstaple. Main hospitals are exeter and Torquay. Shift Patterns: 7:30am to 3:30pm, 7:30am to 12:30pm, 9am to 5pm, 12:30pm to 8:30pm, 3:30pm to 8:30pm, 8pm to 8am About the Trust- Welcome to Devon Partnership NHS Trust - Mental health,learning disability and neurodiversity services. We provide a widerange of NHS services to people with mental health, learning disability andneurodiversity needs in Devon, the wider South West region and nationally. We are passionate aboutpromoting good mental health and wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise andresources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliverhigh quality services that are safe and focused on peoples recovery. Why might this job interest you? This positionallows you to make a significant impact on individuals' lives by providingessential support and compassionate care in mental health settings, all whilehaving the freedom to choose your own working hours. The flexibility of a bankrole enables Mental Health Care Support Worker to balance professionalresponsibilities with personal commitments, promoting a healthy work-lifebalance. The ability to contribute to patient care on a flexible schedule makesthis role both rewarding and accommodating, ensuring that individuals receivethe necessary support when they need it most. What you can add: Monitoringpatients' conditions by taking temperatures, pulse, respirations and weight Assisting in thedelivery of patient care as directed by the Registered Nurse Ensuring thatthe patient is the prime focus when making decisions about their care andwellbeing Assistingpatients with compassion when undertaking normal activities of daily livingwhilst ensuring that privacy, dignity, and human rights are respected The role will involve, but not be limited to youperforming the above. What youll need: A minimum of 6 months experience as a Mental Health Care Assistant(Qualifications required to accompany individuals with 6-12 months experience) or Studying as a Student Nursewith at least 12 weeks clinical placements, studying towards a Mental HealthNursing degree *Depending on the Trust, you may require variableadditional certification and skills. The benefits we can offer you inreturn: Putting People in Places to Care

be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank andcaring 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 yourlifestyle

being on the bank gives you theflexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements. Training and developmentopportunities

via the Trust and NHSPs ownacademy. Explore different wards,

keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vitalexperience. Being part of the NHSP Community

means youll get access to member activities such asmember of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinarseries and much more. Who are NHS Professionals? NHS Professionals is a flexible staffbank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with theautonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting yourlifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering youflexible work or alternatively fixed term placements. Apply

Today By joining us you can look forward toa choice of flexible Bank shifts or fixed term placements across any of ourclient Trusts in England. Person Specification

Experience

A minimum of 6 months experience as a Mental Health Care Assistant (Qualifications required to accompany individuals with 6-12 months experience) Qualifications

All Care support worker roles will be required to provide evidence of completing the Care Certificate or a relevant qualification. Evidence accepted includes: Student Nurse with at least 12 weeks clinical placements. Care Certificate from an NHS Organisation QCF Level 2 Diploma in Healthcare Support Services issued after 2011 QCF Level 2 OR above Diploma in Health & Social Care or Clinical Healthcare Support issued after 2011 QCF Level 3 OR above Diploma in Healthcare Support or Maternity & Paediatric Support issued after 2011 (For Paediatric & Maternity roles only) Degree /Diploma in Nursing and currently do not have an NMC Registration. 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.

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