Care Support Worker- Mental Health Ipswich
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Job Title: Care Support Worker - Mental HealthTrust Location: Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation TrustPay Rates: £ 12.45 to £ 21.03About the Trust –Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health and learning disability care across hospital and community sites, with services including autism, substance misuse, liaison psychiatry, childrens mental health and specialist mental health. With good rail services, you can easily explore Norfolk and Suffolk, from beautiful stretches of coastline to city streets, and the waterways of the famous Norfolk Broads, both counties have something for everyone.As a member, you’ll have fantastic benefits:· Competitive pay rates – work this week, get paid next week· Manage your shifts and timesheets on the go – access your “My Bank” shift portal anywhere, anytime online or through your smartphone· Essential support when you need it – 24/7 365 days – Call us anytime· Multi-locational - work across neighboring Trusts· First choice of shifts or placements at your Trust– access before they are made available to agency· Varied working options to suit your lifestyle – access to the Bank gives you options of ad hoc shifts or fixed Term placements· Training and development opportunities· Build holiday allowance for every shift you work· Stakeholder pension scheme availableWhat you’ll be responsible for:Monitoring patients' conditions by taking temperatures, pulse, respirations, and weight.Assisting in the delivery of patient care as directed by the Registered NurseEnsuring 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.You’ll have the following qualification/experience:A minimum of 6 months experience as a Mental Health Care Assistant (Qualifications required to accompany individuals with 6-12 months experience)ORStudying as a Student Nurse with at least 12 weeks clinical placements, studying towards aMental Health Nursing degree*Depending on the Trust, you may require variable additional certification and skills.Who are NHS Professionals?We specialize in putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated candidates and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, access to more shifts and a healthier work-life balance, giving more choice and control to our members. As an equal opportunities' organization, NHSP is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective Bank members and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender reassignment, or marriage and civil partnership. We believe there is a strong case for the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion agenda and we strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a range of backgrounds to apply.Apply TodayBy joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts across any of our client Trusts in England, as well as the ability to develop professionally and gain experience in several wards or areas.DisclaimerPlease note, you will be contacted by email throughout the recruitment process, so please check your emails, including your junk/spam regularly. We regret we cannot contact everyone who is not selected for an interview, therefore if you do not hear from us within 21 days after submitting your application, please assume you have not been successful on this occasion.Job Types: Part-time, Full-timeSalary: £12.45-£21.03 per hourBenefits:Company pensionEmployee discountSchedule:10 hour shift12 hour shift8 hour shiftDay shiftMonday to FridayNight shiftWeekend availabilityAbility to commute/relocate:Ipswich, IP4 5PD: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)Work Location: In personReference ID: M0042-23-5348
