Band 2 Healthcare Assistant : Mental Health
(Minimum 6 months NHS experience is mandatory)
Band: Band 2/3
Position: Mental Health Support Worker
Location: Mersey Care NHS Trust
Type: Full:time / Part:time
Pay: GBP12 to GBP22 per hour
Pay Mechanism: Umbrella
About the Trust:
Mersey Care NHS Trust provides specialist mental health, learning disability, addiction, and community health services across the North West. The trust is committed to delivering high:quality, person:centered care, ensuring safety and well:being for patients and staff.
Job Overview:
We are seeking a dedicated Mental Health Support Worker (Band 2/3) to join Mersey Care NHS Trust. The role involves supporting individuals with mental health needs, promoting independence, and assisting the healthcare team in delivering compassionate care.
Responsibilities:
* Assist patients with daily activities and provide emotional support.
* Work alongside nurses and healthcare professionals to deliver high:quality care.
* Monitor patients conditions and report changes to senior staff.
* Encourage social inclusion and promote positive mental health strategies.
Requirements:
* NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
* Previous health and social care experience or equivalent
* Previous experience in Primary Care
* Compassionate, patient:focused, and able to work well in a team
* Right to work in the UK and relevant DBS clearance
for this role, please reply with your updated CV and job reference number : BS/10462/HCA2.