NHS AfC Band: 2
Location: Oak Ward, The Redwoods Centre, Shrewsbury
Employer: Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT)
Job Overview
Join the team at Oak Ward, The Redwoods Centre, and support older adults with mental health needs. This role provides an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on service users’ lives, working in a dynamic and compassionate environment. With a structured pathway for development, including potential progression to a Band 3 Senior Health Care Support Worker role, this position offers career growth in mental health services.
Main Duties
- Therapeutic Engagement: Spend quality time with service users, fostering recovery through evidence-based interventions.
- Care Support: Assist Registered Professionals in delivering and evaluating individualized care plans.
- Monitoring & Reporting: Regularly assess and communicate service users’ health status and care outcomes to Registered Professionals and the multidisciplinary team.
- Team Collaboration: Contribute effectively during assessments and treatments, including supporting Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT).
Working for MPFT
By joining MPFT, you’ll benefit from:
- Career development and progression opportunities.
- Generous NHS pension and leave allowances.
- Flexible working options.
- Health and wellbeing resources, including free flu vaccinations and Citizens Advice-linked support.
- Salary sacrifice options for cars and bikes.
- Free car parking at all trust sites.
The Trust values inclusivity and diversity, offering networks for staff to connect with like-minded individuals.
Role Requirements
Essential Qualifications:
- Level 2 Diploma or NVQ 2 in Health and Social Care, with evidence of numeracy and literacy skills (e.g., GCSEs or Functional Skills).
Desirable Qualifications:
- Experience or training in mental health services.
Essential Experience:
- Demonstrable experience working in a team and providing customer-focused service.
Desirable Experience:
- Working with individuals with mental health needs as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Personal experience as a service user or carer.
Essential Skills & Knowledge:
- Understanding of mental health issues, services, and mental health promotion.
- Proficiency in literacy, verbal communication, and computer usage.
- Emotional resilience to manage high-stress situations effectively.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and work independently.
Work Schedule
This role requires working shifts on a 24/7 schedule, offering flexibility and variety.
Why Join MPFT?
As part of MPFT, you will contribute to high-quality mental health care while being supported with training, benefits, and opportunities for growth. Watch their YouTube videos to learn more about career development and what it’s like to work in mental health services at MPFT.
Apply now to become part of a compassionate team making a difference in the lives of older adults with mental health needs. Early applications are encouraged as the vacancy may close once a sufficient number of applications are received.
