Job summary
Employer heading
Mental Health Support Worker
Band 3
Job overview
The Dorset All Age Eating Disorders Service (DAEDS) assess, treat, and care for people of all ages with an eating disorder and their families across Dorset.
It is an exciting time to join the inpatient and day programme team as we have recently moved into a state of the art , purpose-built new building in the grounds of St Ann’s Hospital, Poole. As a result of additional investment, we are increasing our staff compliment to support the opening of 4 additional beds, taking us from 6 to 10 beds.
We are looking to recruit Mental Health Support Workers who are interested in being part of a team offering treatment and care to people with an eating disorder. Experience of working with people with an eating disorder is desirable but not essential, the ability to work effectively and dynamically in a busy and demanding setting with a willingness to learn is vital.
We promote learning and development, and all staff are encouraged and supported throughout their career to grow and develop. We provide an initial induction, inhouse and other training opportunities, plus clinical and management supervision. Your continuous professional development will be planned and tailored to your needs together with support to achieve your personal objectives set via annual appraisal and you will receive regular clinical and management supervision.
The posts are full time, part time hours are also available
Main duties of the job
To carry out assigned tasks involving direct care in support of, and supervised by, a Registered Nurse.
Carrying out assigned task which have been identified by the trained nursing staff in relation to patients’ needs.
To help supervise and support patients during and after mealtimes.
Making accurate records of patient observations.
To work unsupervised when offering verbal and emotional support to patients.
Our inpatient unit is open 24/7, 365 days of the year and the role requires the person to work shifts including nights. Rotas are created 6 weeks in advance, and shift requests are always considered and supported where possible.
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.
Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.
Working for our organisation
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 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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare is working in partnership with The Prince’s Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we are offering an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support please do contact [email protected]
Person specification
Knowledge Skills and Training
Essential criteria
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English for effective performance in the role.
Desirable criteria
- Demonstrable experience of working with adults with a mental health disorder
Information Technology
Essential criteria
- Basic IT skills, normally obtained through practice or practical training.
Personal qualities and attributes
Essential criteria
- Able to work effectively as part of a team.
- Able to demonstrate and use own initiative
Additional requirements
Essential criteria
- A level of fitness and ability to perform Physical Intervention and/or Breakaway techniques (following training).
Desirable
Desirable criteria
- Experience working with persons with an eating disorder
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Zainab Abdul-Raheem
- Job title
- Ward Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0300 019 1771
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