Senior Mental Health Support Worker

at  PracticePlusGroup

WHAT WE’LL LOOK FOR IN YOU

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. We’re the UK’s leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background.

Practice Plus Group’s purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:

• we treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated
• we act with integrity
• we embrace diversity
• we strive to do things better together

We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.

Our new Senior Mental Health Support Worker Will Have:

• NVQ level 2/3 or equivalent in Health and Social Care
• An interest in mental health issues, with a desire to help patients with complex care needs
• A knowledge of mental health issues
• A flexible approach - you may be required to help out in other teams

Although not essential ideal applicants would have experience in a hospital, community or prison environment.
Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If you’re looking for a role where you can develop your existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the right opportunity for you

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

As our new Senior Mental Health Support Worker , your responsibilities will vary. You will:

• Assist the mental health team in the delivery of immediate and, where appropriate, ongoing care for patients referred to the mental health team
• Working with the nurses and nursing associates in mental health, assisting with bloods, observations etc
• Help to run and promote mental health focussed patient groups, including patients with complex care needs
• You will be expected to support people to access care and treatment appropriately within the prison setting, working independently with lone working at times. You will contribute to the positive and aspirational workings of the integrated mental health care team

If you are interested in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include both internal and external options for development and learning.

It doesn’t stop there… we also offer:

• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
• Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it

Practice Plus Group’s purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:

• we treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated
• we act with integrity
• we embrace diversity
• we strive to do things better togethe