About The Role
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for a Bank Mental Health Support Worker to join our Mental Health team at HMP Highpoint, a
category C
Prison located in
Suffolk.
Hours
The site currently offers bank shifts.
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 due to the nature of the role; offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.
What you'll be doing
As a Bank 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. You will be expected to support people to access care and treatment appropriately within the prison setting, working independently with lone working at times. Contribute to the positive and aspirational workings of the integrated mental health care team, ensuring that each and every patient is treated with care, respect, and dignity. Provide assistance with the delivery of mental healthcare needs within the Healthcare Department. Promote safe patient care. Develop and apply new skills to maintain and enhance clinical service delivery.
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.
You'll receive a bank hourly rate of £14.24.
What we'll look for in you
The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders, and immigration removal centres. We're the UK's 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 Group's 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 fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.
Minimum Requirements: NVQ level 2/3 or equivalent in Health and Social Care A non-judgmental and compassionate approach Excellent communication skills Good IT skills and IT literacy Ability to work within a busy environment Ability to work unsupervised whilst following policy and procedures
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 you're 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for a Bank Mental Health Support Worker to join our Mental Health team at HMP Highpoint, a
category C
Prison located in
Suffolk.
Hours
The site currently offers bank shifts.
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 due to the nature of the role; offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.
What you'll be doing
As a Bank 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. You will be expected to support people to access care and treatment appropriately within the prison setting, working independently with lone working at times. Contribute to the positive and aspirational workings of the integrated mental health care team, ensuring that each and every patient is treated with care, respect, and dignity. Provide assistance with the delivery of mental healthcare needs within the Healthcare Department. Promote safe patient care. Develop and apply new skills to maintain and enhance clinical service delivery.
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.
You'll receive a bank hourly rate of £14.24.
What we'll look for in you
The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders, and immigration removal centres. We're the UK's 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 Group's 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 fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.
Minimum Requirements: NVQ level 2/3 or equivalent in Health and Social Care A non-judgmental and compassionate approach Excellent communication skills Good IT skills and IT literacy Ability to work within a busy environment Ability to work unsupervised whilst following policy and procedures
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 you're 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr
