Job Description

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About The Role

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Mental Health Support Worker to join the Mental Health team at HMP Wymott, a Category C male prison located in Leyland. HMP Wymott has capacity of around 1,100, and has a varied and complex population.



This is a fantastic, brand new opportunity to work on the wings, looking after mental health patients. This role is new to our service, and is joining the mental health team of around 15.
No 2 days are the same in this challenging, yet rewarding and supportive environment.

Hours:

This is a full time role, 37.5 hours per week, working Monday to Friday, 8am - 4pm / 9am - 5pm.

Salary:

This position is full time , you'll receive an annual salary of 24,669 - 28,690 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





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What you'll be doing

As our new Mental Health Support Worker, your responsibilities will vary. Some of your duties will include:


Work with mental health patients across the wings, looking after patients with severe mental health issues, personality disorders etc Carry out physical health checks - bloods, physical obs, ECGs, weight checks etc Be a key part of the nursing team - assisting nurses and reporting back on findings and assessments Ensure continuity of care for all patients, and deliver outstanding care at all times Contribute to, and implement care packages, assist with health promotion, wellbeing and clinics

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:


Company pension scheme 25 days annual leave increasing with service up to 28 days per year, plus public bank holidays An extensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits Discounts on shopping and leisure activities Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development Excellent long-term career prospects 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it
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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 will:
Hold an NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care Have experience within a mental health environment Have knowledge of mental health issues Have experience of ECGs and bloods, or be willing to undertake this training Any experience in a prison / secure setting or hospital would be a bonus!

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.