Job summary
Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of individuals with mental health conditions? Join our dedicated team as a Health Care Support Worker and become a valued part of our compassionate and professional workforce.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities
* Supporting individuals with their personal care needs while promoting independence and dignity.
* Assisting in the delivery of care plans and therapeutic activities.
* Engaging with patients in meaningful conversations to support their emotional and psychological wellbeing.
* Monitoring and reporting changes in patients' conditions to registered healthcare professionals.
* Ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment for patients and staff.
About us
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust is an integrated care organisation with a budget of approximately £600 million and over 7,000 staff. Diversity and social care is at the core of what we do as the Trust provides Community and Acute Services to over half a million people in an urban centre that demands massive regeneration and has substantial premature mortality.
We have three newly emerging strategic objectives:
* Our People - to cultivate and sustain happy, productive and engaged staff
* Our Patients - to be good or outstanding in everything we do
* Our Population - to work seamlessly with our partners to improve lives
Date posted: 24 February 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 3
Salary: Depending on experience
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 381-BANK-HCA-2
Job responsibilities
We welcome applications from individuals with experience in mental health care or those looking to develop their career in this field. The ideal candidate will have:
* Experience in a healthcare or support worker role, ideally within a mental health setting.
* A caring, compassionate, and patient-centred approach.
* Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
* The ability to remain calm under pressure and handle challenging situations effectively.
* Completion of de-escalation or breakaway training.
If you are dedicated, compassionate, and eager to support individuals with mental health conditions, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and take the first step towards a rewarding career.
Minimum Requirements
* Experience in a healthcare or support worker role, ideally within a mental health setting.
* Care Certificate / Equivalent Qualification.
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.
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.
Employer details
Employer name: Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust
Address: Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals - Bank, Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust, West Bromwich, B71 4HJ
Employer's website: https://www.swbh.nhs.uk/
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