Mental Health Support Worker

Salary: £26,000 per year

Do you have the commitment and positive values to make a difference to the lives of people in hospitals?

Sugarman Health and Wellbeing are currently looking for an experienced Mental Health Support Worker in the Halifax area. All roles are based working on acute mental health wards, observing, supervising and providing ongoing support to clients with varying levels of Mental Health issues.

About the Support Worker role:

annual salary of: £26,000/h – £20/h
Location: Halifax
Setting: Mental Health Hospitals
Speciality: Mental Health
Start Date: On completion of recruitment process
Shifts: Long days (12h)

Benefits working for Sugarman Health and Wellbeing include:

Weekly Pay
Paid via PAYE or Umbrella
Lucrative refer a friend scheme*
Holiday Pay (PAYE only)
The opportunity to expand your knowledge and skills within the care sector
PMVA/MAPA Training – full course provided, free of charge*Terms and conditions apply

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

All roles are based working on acute mental health wards, observing, supervising and providing ongoing support to clients with varying levels of Mental Health issues.
Candidates will observe patients and communicate to the Nurse in Charge any particular needs of patients and/or problems in the ward.
Supporting clients with Mental Health, including Schizophrenia, personality disorders, depression and anxiety, follow care and/or support plans for each service user/tenant with respect and dignity.

Appplicant requirements:

Be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK
Have at least 6 months experience in Mental Health
Have a clean DBS check
Be able to provide satisfactory references for the past 3 years including any gaps in employment
Have experience of supporting people who display challenging behaviour
Be strong-willed, confident and have the ability to keep a calm head in potentially volatile situations.

Interested in applying for this role?

Sugarman Health and Wellbeing is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications regardless of sex, age, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, religion and belief, pregnancy and maternity or disability.

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