Job summary UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE We have an exciting opportunity for a Mental Health Support Worker tto join our team at HMP Whatton, a category C mens Prison located in Whatton. Hours The site currently offers Monday - Friday 8.00 - 16.00 Salary This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £28,690 per annum - depending on experience. 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 on a permanent basis and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks. Main duties of the job As a Mental Health Support Worker, your responsibilities will vary. You will As a Mental Health Support Worker, 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. You will 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. You will also provide assistance with delivery of mental healthcare needs, within the Healthcare Department. 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. It doesnt stop there we also offer: Discounts on shopping and leisure activities Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it About us The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. Were the UKs 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 Groups 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 a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all. We are looking for someone who has previous experience as a mental health support worker. 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 youre 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. Date posted 13 February 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £28,690 a year Paying up to £28,690- Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 10575 Job locations New Ln Whatton Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG13 9FQ Job description Job responsibilities UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE We have an exciting opportunity for a Mental Health Support Worker tto join our team at HMP Whatton, a category C mens Prison located in Whatton. Hours The site currently offers Monday - Friday 8.00 - 16.00 Salary This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £28,690 per annum - depending on experience. 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 on a permanent basis and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks. Job description Job responsibilities UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE We have an exciting opportunity for a Mental Health Support Worker tto join our team at HMP Whatton, a category C mens Prison located in Whatton. Hours The site currently offers Monday - Friday 8.00 - 16.00 Salary This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £28,690 per annum - depending on experience. 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 on a permanent basis and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks. Person Specification Qualifications Essential please refer to job description Desirable please refer to job description Experience Essential please refer to job description Desirable please refer to job description Additional Criteria Essential please refer to job description Desirable please refer to job description Person Specification Qualifications Essential please refer to job description Desirable please refer to job description Experience Essential please refer to job description Desirable please refer to job description Additional Criteria Essential please refer to job description Desirable please refer to job description 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. Employer details Employer name Practice Plus Group Address New Ln Whatton Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG13 9FQ Employer's website https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)