Senior Mental Health Support Worker

Senior Mental Health Support Worker

HMP Stocken, Category C men’s prison located in the parish of Stretton, in the county of Rutland, England

About The Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Mental Health Support Worker to join our team at HMP Stocken.

Hours

37.5 hours per week. Monday – Friday: core office hours.

Salary

Annual salary up to £33,510 per annum.

How 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 and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.

What you’ll be doing

• Assist the mental health team in the delivery of immediate and, where appropriate, ongoing care for patients referred to the service.
• Deliver structured intervention on a 1:1 and group basis to individuals experiencing mental health difficulties, including people with anxiety and depression.
• 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.
• Complete physical health monitoring as required, including taking blood and completing physical observations – training can be provided.

Benefits

• Company pension scheme
• 25 days annual leave increasing with service up to 28 days per year, plus public bank holidays
• An extensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
• Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
• Excellent long-term career prospects
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it

Qualifications

• Experienced in healthcare settings, preferably mental health settings
• Previous training or willingness to complete training around physical health monitoring – including venepuncture, NEWS2 and ECGs
• Experience in the delivery of mental health interventions
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Good organisational skills
• Ability to work independently

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