Job Description

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Mental Health Support Worker to join the team at Derwentside IRC (Immigration Removal Centre), based just outside of Consett, County Durham.
You will join the Mental Health team of 10, delivering Trauma Informed Care for our patients, promoting choices around their care.
The team at Derwentside are a close knit team, who are very supportive and take pride in the work that they do!
Hours:
This is a part time role, 22.5 hours per week, usually between Monday and Friday. The team work between 8am and 6pm, with occasional weekend work.
We can be flexible on shift patterns and start / finish times.
Salary
This position is part time, you'll receive an annual salary of between Up to 28,690 FTE per annum depending on experience.
How will we support you?

• Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

• Competency framework

• Regional and national career development opportunities

• Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

• Support from the wider team

Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.
What you'll be doing
As our new Mental Health Support Worker, your responsibilities will vary. Some of your duties will include:

• Deliver Trauma Informed Care to patients
• Create a safe physical and emotional environment for patients

• Using a collaborative approach, promote choices over individual care, including medication, psychological support, engagement with other teams, activities etc
• Motivate patients to make positive changes

• Delivering outstanding care to patients, seeking out, listening to, and acting on their feedback - ensuring that their care is personalised and tailored to the individual

If you are interested in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include both internal and external options for development and learning.
It doesn't stop there... we also offer:

• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
• Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it

What we'll look for in you
The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. We're the UK's leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background.
Practice Plus Group's purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:

• we treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated
• we act with integrity
• we embrace diversity
• we strive to do things better together

We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.
Our new Mental Health Support Worker Worker will:

• Have a person centred approach - this is not a clinical role - we are looking for someone with excellent communication skills, who can really listen to patients and build a rapport
• Be flexible and adaptable - you will be dealing with distressed patients, sometimes with challenging behaviours
• Have a non judgemental, compassionate and caring approach

Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If you're looking for a role where you can develop your existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the right opportunity for you.
Location
Derwentside IRC
Position
HCAs
Advertising Salary
Up to 28,690 FTE per annum depending on experience
Vacancy Type
Permanent
Schedule Type
Part Time
Rewards & Benefits
Employee Assistance programme provided by Health Assured and Occupational Health through Medigold
Refer a friend scheme
Blue Light Card, Boundless card and Costco membership eligibility
Award winning ED&I programme
Free access to Reward Gateway discount scheme
Access to private health insurance
Wide range of 'time away from work' allowances
Extensive career development and training opportunities
Training & Development
Tailored CPD training delivered via our bespoke Learning Management System.
Extensive training courses accessible via Practice Plus Group Skills Academy.
Great development and career progression opportunities.
They are a wonderful team who support each other and are always there for you. It is one of the great things about working here. The other thing is the number of courses that are made available, and the training that is open to us.