Mental Health Support Worker in Poole inPoole PUBLISHED MON 10 FEB 2025 Jump to job information section

Band 3: £24,071 to £25,674 a year PERMANENT GOOD SALARY

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust rKbQi0Pk

Job description

The successful post holder will be working with adults who are admitted to University Hospitals Dorset on the Poole site. They will support patients on Portland ward The patient group will be those who are presenting with mental health or cognitive difficulties in the context of declining physical health and/or neurological or neurodegenerative and Acquired Brain Injuries

Base Location: Poole

Interview Date: TBC

The nature of the work will be varied and dynamic, with the main principle of providing outstanding enhanced care to patients needing additional nursing and emotional support, often within a high stress environment.

The general duties will be to spend significant periods of time with patients providing physical, emotional and psychological care, typically on a 1 to 1 basis. This patient group may present with some behaviour which can be challenging however additional training will be given to enable the post holder to both confidently and competently manage this patient group.

Please note: if this job requires you to have a DBS check to enable you to properly fulfil the requirements of the job, on appointment you will be required to repay the cost of obtaining a DBS check and this amount will be reclaimed from your salary.

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To work as a Mental Health Support Worker in the UK, you’ll need a combination of personal qualities, skills, and sometimes formal qualifications. Here’s a comprehensive list of the key skills and attributes required:

Essential Skills and Qualities

1. Empathy and Compassion: The ability to understand and be sensitive to the feelings and experiences of others is crucial.

2. Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills are important for interacting with clients, families, and healthcare professionals.

3. Active Listening: Being able to listen attentively and understand what clients are expressing is vital in providing support.

4. Interpersonal Skills: Building trusting relationships with clients and their families is essential for effective support.

5. Patience: Working in mental health can be challenging. Patience is needed to help clients at their own pace.

6. Resilience: The ability to cope with challenging situations and emotional strain is important in this role.

7. Problem-Solving Skills: The capacity to think critically and address issues as they arise is essential for supporting clients effectively.

8. Non-Judgmental Attitude: Maintaining an open and accepting mindset towards individuals regardless of their backgrounds or experiences is crucial.

9. Teamwork: Working collaboratively with other healthcare professionals is often necessary to provide comprehensive care.

10. Cultural Competence: Understanding and respecting cultural differences can help provide more effective and personalized care.

Additional Skills

1. Basic IT Skills: Familiarity with computers and electronic health records may be required for documentation and reporting.

2. Crisis Management: Skills in managing emergencies or crises are important in situations where clients may be at risk.

3. Knowledge of Mental Health Disorders: Understanding various mental health conditions and treatments can improve the support provided to clients.

4. Organizational Skills: The ability to manage time and keep records of interventions, appointments, and client progress is crucial.

Qualifications

While formal qualifications are not always required to become a Mental Health Support Worker, having a relevant qualification can be beneficial, such as:

- NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care

- Diploma in Mental Health Support Work

- Experience in a related field, such as social care, nursing, or psychology, may also be valuable.

Training and Certification

Many employers provide training programs for new staff, covering essential areas such as:

- Mental health awareness

- Safeguarding

- First aid and basic life support

- Health and safety procedures

Experience

Having previous experience in a care setting, even in a voluntary capacity, can be advantageous and is often looked upon favorably by employers.

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University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust rKbQi0Pk

Job description

About us To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

Requirements

Benefits

About us
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.