Job Description

Posted on 18/03/2025
All Locations
Baldock
Advertising Salary
13.69 to 15.00 p/hr
Function
Hospital
Hours Per Week
0
Home Vacancies Mental Health Support Worker (Bank) - New Rates Available About The Role

Location:

Baldock Manor Hospital, Baldock

Hours:

BANK

Requirements:

Access to a car & valid driving licence

Salary:

From 13.69 to 15.00 p/h

What We Offer:

- Fully funded DBS
A friendly, supportive, and inclusive workplace



Support with purpose. Grow with confidence. Make a lasting impact.



We're looking for reliable, practical individuals to join our BANK team as Mental Health Support Workers at Baldock Manor Hospital. Whether you're beginning your career in care or want to apply your existing experience in a more meaningful setting, this role is your chance to help people - and build a career you can be proud of.

In this hands-on, people-focused role, you'll work as part of a supportive team helping adults with complex mental health needs. Every day is different - and brings the chance to learn, grow, and do real good.

What You'll Do:

Participation in the application of care plans while ensuring interventions and observations are communicated effectively with senior members of the team. Maintaining a safe therapeutic environment, beneficial to the needs of residents, relatives and other carers. Promoting a positive attitude toward mental health & rehabilitation. Aside to your hands-on responsibilities, there is also a small amount of administration (Record keeping, booking your holidays, edit/create care-plans, publish/view your hours).

What You'll Bring:

A practical mindset and a willingness to learn

- Strong communication - listening, talking, and being clear with others

Ability to follow routines and think on your feet when needed

- Team spirit and flexibility - day and night shifts available

Basic IT confidence for using systems and records

Your Experience:

Experience working in any team-focused environment An understanding of how mental health can affect daily life

- At least one years' experience in a support role - preferably in mental health or related settings

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care preferred Competent IT skills An ability to take direction and to follow detailed policies and protocols Good communication skills: tact, diplomacy and active listening Good organisational skills and time management# Flexible and adaptable to change

Who You Are:

Calm under pressure and dependable Respectful, practical, and people-focused Comfortable working shifts and routines Open to new skills, with full training provided



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Education and Training

We're aware that many healthcare jobs require you to have specific certificates, that often come with hefty price-tags and long wait-lists. There are even unrecognised courses that do more to confuse than help; that's why we began our own CQC-recognised training, to educate rather than obfuscate.



During your induction into Nouvita, you will undergo a paid e-learning course, as well as a 5-day training programme (also paid) to equip you with everything you need to get started.

Please note: We are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role

Whether you're from a hands-on background or a care setting, if you're looking for a role where you can make a difference, develop new skills, and work as part of a reliable team - we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and start your journey with Nouvita
About UsBaldock Manor Hospital is a 45-bed mental health facility for adults in various settings (a Female PICU, Rehab and Elderly High Dependency Unit). Nouvita Healthcare is technology driven, outcomes focused and a growing care provider, made up of a hospital, nursing & residential care homes and supported living services and is on a mission to provide personalised and effective care.



Nouvita Healthcare is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are a Disability Confident employer, providing support to applicants with mental and/or physical disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with Nouvita Healthcare and are in need of support to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an email with your request to: recruitment@nouvita.co.uk