Job Title: Mental Health Care Support Worker
Trust: South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
Pay Rates: £13.61-£23
Shift Patterns: Flexible #INDNM
Trust info
We are proud to offer a range of healthcare services across South Tyneside, Sunderland and beyond. We are here to look after almost half a million people.
More than 8,000 people work at our Trust. They look after people at home, in the community and in hospital. They work in local health centres, schools and GP practices as well as our hospitals.
Why might this job interest you?
This position allows you to make a significant impact on individuals' lives by providing essential support and compassionate care in mental health settings, all while having the freedom to choose your own working hours. The flexibility of a bank role enables Mental Health Care Support Worker to balance professional responsibilities with personal commitments, promoting a healthy work-life balance. The ability to contribute to patient care on a flexible schedule makes this role both rewarding and accommodating, ensuring that individuals receive the necessary support when they need it most.
What you can add:
· Monitoring patients' conditions by taking temperatures, pulse, respirations and weight
· Assisting in the delivery of patient care as directed by the Registered Nurse
· Ensuring that the patient is the prime focus when making decisions about their care and wellbeing
· Assisting patients with compassion when undertaking normal activities of daily living whilst ensuring that privacy, dignity, and human rights are respected
The role will involve, but not be limited to you performing the above.
What you’ll need:
· A minimum of 6 months experience as a Mental Health Care Assistant (Qualifications required to accompany individuals with 6-12 months experience)
or
· Studying as a Student Nurse with at least 12 weeks’ clinical placements, studying towards a Mental Health Nursing degree
*Depending on the Trust, you may require variable additional certification and skills.
The benefits we can offer you in return: (Do not amend please)
Putting People in Places to Care – be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life.
Weekly pay to give you access to your wages more quickly.
Blue Light Card – NHS Discount Provider
First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies.
Our team is always happy to help - access our support line any time.
Working options to suit your lifestyle – being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements.
Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHSP’s own academy.
Explore different wards, keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.
Being part of the NHSP Community means you’ll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more.
Who are NHS Professionals?
NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements.
Apply Today
By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts or fixed term placements across any of our client Trusts in England.
Pay: £13.61-£23.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
