Job summaryWe are looking for a dedicated Mental Health Support Worker to join our supportive multi-disciplinary Team within Seagrove Ward. This work can be exciting, challenging and rewarding. The team are looking for someone who is compassionate, caring, able to take direction. This is an exciting and brand-new role which will primarily be based within a team in the Health Based Place of Safety at Sevenacres, providing support to service users who have been detained by the Police under Section 136.When you are not in the 136 suite you will be asked to provide support to any of the three wards within Sevenacres, Seagrove Ward is a six-bed mixed sex Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), Osborne Ward is a 16 mixed sex acute admissions ward and Afton Ward is a 8 bedded mixed sex Dementia and functional ward.You will receive a full induction to all ward areas, regular supervision, and opportunities for continuing professional development. All relevant mandatory training will also be provided.The right candidate will be imaginative, enthusiastic and be able to demonstrate excellent de-escalation skills. We provide a 24-hour service therefore successful candidates will be expected to work across shift patterns.Main duties of the jobTo be responsible for providing the highest quality of care for people with suspected or confirmed mental ill health under the supervision of qualified staff.To work effectively as part of a team.To work closely with colleagues within Mental Health Service as a whole, and across other services as required.To work with colleagues to manage people with complex needs and high levels of dependency.Under the supervision of registered staff, to undertake nursing needs assessments and reviews as requested.The post holder will be expected to work alongside other staff to share and promote good practice.To contribute to service improvements relating to mental ill health, in line with both the local and national modernisation agenda.The post holder will be required to undertake training in the management of violence and aggression and will require a level of physical fitness in order to complete this.About usSouthern Health is one of the largest NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK, specialising in mental health and learning disabilities, as well as offering physical health community-based services.With a workforce of more than 7000 and a footprint that spans more than 200 sites across Hampshire, we're wholeheartedly committed to providing the best possible healthcare, reaching a range of diverse communities, whilst placing patients and staff at the forefront of all our endeavours.We are currently working closely with other NHS Trusts to integrate all our collective community, mental health, and learning disability services. Our new organisation, to be known as Hampshire and Isle of Wight NHS Foundation Trust, is set to launch in July 2024.The transformation will happen in staggered stages; Hampshire CAMHS, part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust joined Southern Health in February 2024, with Isle of Wight NHS Trust mental health and community services transitioning in early May 2024. The final combination of Southern Health and Solent Trusts is anticipated to occur in July 2024, when the new organisation will be formed.Our new Trust will continue to cater to the unique needs of different communities, making healthcare across the county more accessible, as well as offering staff more opportunities for career development, training and partnership working.Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare in Hampshire.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFurther information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssentialNVQ Level 2 and 3 in Health and Social Care (Recruits to the Nursing Bank will be supported to work towards completion of the Care Certificate)An understanding of issues relating to the conditions of mental illnessDesirableProven knowledge and demonstrable skills in caring for people with mental ill healthExperience of working with people with mental ill healthDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Employer detailsEmployer nameSouthern Health NHS Foundation TrustAddressSevenacresParkhurst RoadNewportIsle of WightPO30 5TGEmployer's websitehttps://www.southernhealth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)