Health Care Support Worker

Job title:

Health Care Support Worker

Company

NHS

Job description

We have a Clinical Support Worker Band 3 vacancy at the Haven, MillView Hospital. The Haven is a 24/7 unit providing an crisis assessment for service users who are in need of this support. The service supports people that are medically fit and may have otherwise attended Accident and Emergency.We aim to provide an effective, safe and accessible alternative to A&E and provide timely crisis interventions for service users in the community.The Haven is a 24 hour service and requires that staff work both day and night shifts. We aim to ensure that the roster is completed 2 months in advance to ensure our staff are aware on there shifts ahead of time to allow for a good work/life balance.Main duties of the jobTo work alongside, and support colleagues to ensure the safety of service users who are attending in crisis.To offer a therapeutic opportunity either prior to assessment, or post assessment until they are ready to leave with an onward care plan.To escalate any concerns to qualified staffTo work with the multi-disciplinary team to establish and deliver a therapeutic programme of care for clients.To undertake personal care duties for patients if this is neededAbout usWe are based in the city of Brighton and Hove, our trust provides both mental health and learning disability care throughout Sussex.The city has excellent travel links and is easily commutable. It is a vibrant and exciting place to live and work.Date posted08 October 2024Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 3Salary£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number354-AB-20833Job locationsMillView HospitalNevill AvenueHoveBN3 8LAJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo be a successful Urgent Support Worker in our team you will have

• excellent communication both written and verbal
• experience in working with members of the public

it would be advantageous if you have:

• experience in working in the care setting
• experience of working with mental illness or have lived experience

You will offer a therapeutic intervention and direct care to clients attending in crisis under the guidance of the nurse in charge. These interventions will be based on an individuals needs and risks.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo be a successful Urgent Support Worker in our team you will have

• excellent communication both written and verbal
• experience in working with members of the public

it would be advantageous if you have:

• experience in working in the care setting
• experience of working with mental illness or have lived experience

You will offer a therapeutic intervention and direct care to clients attending in crisis under the guidance of the nurse in charge. These interventions will be based on an individuals needs and risks.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience

Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience

Expected salary

£24071 – 25674 per year

Location

Hove, East Sussex

Job date

Wed, 09 Oct 2024 22:58:24 GMT

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