Care Support Worker – Mental Health

Responsibilities

• Monitor patients’ conditions by taking temperatures, pulse, respirations, and weight.
• Assist in the delivery of patient care as directed by the Registered Nurse.
• Ensure that the patient is the prime focus when making decisions about their care and wellbeing.
• Assist patients with compassion when undertaking normal activities of daily living while ensuring privacy, dignity, and human rights.
• Perform additional tasks as required by the team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months experience as a Mental Health Care Assistant in a hospital environment or a mental health care home (accompanied by qualifications when having 6–12 months experience, which is a practical sign‑off).
• Studying as a Student Nurse with at least 12 weeks clinical placements.
• Studying toward a Mental Health Nursing degree.
• Evidence of completing a Care Certificate or a relevant qualification, such as:
  • Care Certificate from an NHS organisation.
  • QCF Level 2 Diploma in Healthcare Support Services issued after 2011.
  • QCF Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care or Clinical Healthcare Support issued after 2011.
  • QCF Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support or Maternity & Paediatric Support issued after 2011 (for paediatric & maternity roles).
• Degree or Diploma in Nursing with no current NMC registration.

Benefits

• Flexible bank shifts across NHS trusts in England.
• Opportunities to develop professionally and gain experience in multiple wards or areas.
• Access to learning and development opportunities through partner trusts.
• Work‑life balance with flexible or committed shifts, wellbeing resources, and paid annual leave.
• Access to over 50 partner NHS trusts, providing flexibility in choice of workplace.
• Weekly pay, giving faster access to wages.
• Blue Light Card NHS discount provider.
• First choice of shifts/placements at the trust of your choice.

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