Mental Health Support Worker
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Dorset, BH17 0RB
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
20 September 2026
15 days left
Job description
We are looking for compassionate and adaptable Mental Health Support Workers, to join us in an exciting new opportunity to work as part of the Allocat...
- To work flexibly according to service and clinical need across the inpatient mental health wards and units.
- Take a positive approach to teamwork.
- Therapeutically observe and engage with patients in accordance with their care plan. Appropriately report and escalate to the registered member of staff on shift.
- Spend time listening to people with empathy and compassion, helping them to identify solutions to the problems they are facing and access resources that may enable their recovery.
- To ensure provision of privacy and dignity to all patients.
- To therapeutically engage and support patients in emotional regulation strategies during times of distress, and in de-escalation of aggression and conflict situations, in line with care plans, Trust policy and guidance of registered practitioners.
- To undertake and accurately record physical health monitoring and observations, and report/escalate as required to registered practitioner.
- You may be required to accompany patients outside of the hospital, or on occasion to work on another clinical site, this will be within your working hours and with any required transport arranged
You will be required to undertake a Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression course, and it is a condition of your employment that you successfully complete all aspects of this course; if this is not achieved you will not be able to commence working in the post.
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 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience 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.
Knowledge, Skills and Training / Job Specific Experience [PS Criteria: 1.1 / 2.2]:
Essential
- What experience do you hold which is relevant to the role?
Personal Qualities/Atrributes [PS Criteria: 3.1]
Essential
- Have you previously worked or volunteered in a busy or high-paced environment? Please provide an example where you have remained calm under pressure.
Knowledge, Skills and Training [PS Criteria: 1.2]
Essential
- Have you undertaken any previous training to develop your skills and/or willing to professionally develop to meet the needs of the service. (Please provide details).
Job Specific Experience [PS Criteria: 2.5]
Essential
- How do you work well in a team? (Please provide an example)
Personal Qualities/Attributes [PS Criteria: 3.2 / 3.3 / 3.4 / 3.5]:
Essential
- Thinking about the skills neeed for this position such as listening, empathy, motivation and prioritisation. Please state how your personal skills allign and why this role appeals to you.
Job Specific Experience [PS Criteria: 2.1]
Essential
- What experience do you have of working with people with mental health and / or learning disabilities, including demonstrable skills in supporting people in emotional distress. How does your experience meet these essential criteria?
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First seen
4 September 2026
Last checked
5 September 2026
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