Senior Support Worker (Physical Health) in Bournemouth inBournemouth PUBLISHED TUE 4 NOV 2025 Jump to job information section

Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit an enthusiastic, compassionate, and highly motivated Physical Health Support Worker to work across Dorset. The main role of this job is to provide annual physical health checks for people diagnosed with a serious mental illness (SMI) by conducting a range of physical observations including taking blood samples and ECG's. The role also provides positive health promotion and interventions as well as signposting individuals to services and setting goals to improve their physical health.The role will require the successful applicant to build relationships with patients who may struggle to access support for their health needs and will require trying different approaches in how physical health checks are offered.We are looking for an individual who is motivated to make a positive contribution to improving the physical health for people living with SMI in secondary health services and support them in accessing the appropriate level of interventions.The successful applicant will need to be able to work autonomously with management supervision but also be a team player as part of a busy mental health service.

Main duties of the job
To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team focusing on the physical health needs of patients experiencing their First Episode of Psychosis. This will include completing physical health checks including collection of blood samples and completing ECG's.The role will include supporting patients with physical health interventions i.e. stop smoking, guidance for diet and exercise.The role includes driving to patients' homes and patient engagement and enabling patients to feel at ease.To ensure that the highest standards of care are always maintained.To liaise with relevant agencies in Primary Care and Acute hospitals when obtaining and communicating results for the purpose of interventions and record keeping.To Support the EIS key Workers with Physical health checks for all allocated patientsTo undertake a wide range of technical skills which will be performed according to all relevant internal policies and Standard Operating Procedures.Some of these skills are listed below: -Venepuncture,ECG's, Blood pressure, Pulse, temperature, height and weight, BMI, substance and alcohol screening and other physical health checks to achieve an overall holistic physical health assessment.To participate in clinical supervision in line with organisational policy. To ensure personal development to keep abreast of current trends within physical health and meet any changing demands of the role.

About us
At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost800,000 people.We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good

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of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to create healthier lives, empowered citizens and thriving communities.

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Date posted
04 November 2025

Pay scheme
Agenda for changeBandBand 4

Salary
£27,485 to £30,162 a year p.a.

Contract
Permanent

Working pattern
Full-time

Reference number
152-M362.25

Job location
sHillcrest31 Slades Farm RoadBournemouthBH10 4EU

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and skills apply to this post.We understand that using AI can be a useful and supportive tool when completing your application. However, we have also seen an increase in the over-reliance of AI tools which is negatively impacting applications as they remove candidates individuality, and it becomes much harder to get a sense of who you are and your authentic

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, we may withdraw your application.As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.

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Knowledge, Skills and TrainingEssentialNVQ level 3 in Care, Foundation Degree, or equivalent level of

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/qualificationGood standard of general educationJob Specific

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EssentialTo be able to demonstrate a functional understanding of a total communication approach and communication systems that support young people with Intellectual DisabilitiesAble to act calmly in emergencies and respond in a professional manner to stressful and challenging situations.Good organisational skills and demonstrable ability to prioritise.To have a basic understanding of the principals of behavioural assessment and intervention and it's use with this client group supported by the team.Information TechnologyEssentialBasic IT keyboard skills, normally obtained through practice or practical training.Additional requirementsEssentialDemonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable the post holder to carry out the role.

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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.Employer

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