Mental Health Support Worker

Are you enthusiastic and motivated? Pebble Lodge are looking for a Mental Health Support Worker to join their team.

Pebble Lodge is a purpose built 10 bed general adolescent unit for young people aged between 13 and 18 years, who are experiencing acute and severe mental health problems. They also provide an education and day programme service for these young people.

As a Mental Health Support Worker you will carry out assigned tasks which have been identified by the trained nursing staff in relation to young people’s needs, assist in organised activities for young and help to create a safe atmosphere and provide emotional support as and when necessary for the young people in the unit and to report any relevant information.

This involves being a part of the Multi‑disciplinary team meetings and risk‑management meetings.

This is a full time position; however part‑time hours with a minimum of 25 hours would be welcomed. You will be required to work a range of flexible shifts across the week, including weekends and nights at enhanced pay.

7:00 – 20:00. You will have the opportunity to attend training courses and participate in personal development training as identified by the line manager.

You will report any complaints by young people, families and carers to the trained staff on duty.

Make accurate records of patient observations, including data entry to the RiO patient records computer system.

Other duties appropriate to the role may be requested from time to time by the nurse in charge.

This role requires you to be a driver; the ward has a unit car which is used to transport young people to their homes/placements and to activities or medical appointments. You will be given a driving course on this to ensure you are familiar with the car.

Be aware of and comply with relevant Trust policies and procedures at all times.

At Dorset Health Care 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 almost 800,000 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 be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.

• 27 days of annual leave, rising to 33 over ten years (for staff on Agenda for Change terms and conditions)
• Excellent NHS pension scheme
• Health and wellbeing services
• Flexible working options, including family‑friendly hours
• Free training and one‑to‑one career coaching to reach your career goals
• Preceptorship programme for newly qualified nurses and AHPs
• Access to nine staff networks – have a voice and transform our Trust
• Relocation costs where applicable
• Salary sacrifice scheme opportunities – including childcare vouchers, car lease and cycle scheme, home technology equipment and buying annual leave
• NHS discounts to save on your shopping, gym membership and more

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