Mental Health Support Worker

We have a rare opportunity for a Part-time (22.5 hours per week) Band 3 Mental Health Support Worker in Haymoor Day Hospital at the Alderney Hospital site in Poole. The Day Hospital serves the whole of East Dorset and operates from 08.30 to 16.30 Monday to Friday. This is a small and very well-established team that cares for some very complex people with a range of dementia health needs and works very closely with other specialist services for dementia in the Trust such as the Intensive Community Support for Dementia East and local Community Mental Health Teams
For further information, please contact Michelle Hughes, Team Leader at [email protected] or on or Alison Whittle, Clinical Team Lead [email protected] or on , This key role will work within a small nursing team offering high quality mental health nursing care as well as meaningful occupational and recreational activities for up to twelve people a day with a high level of dementia health needs attending the service.
The role involves actively participating in the organisation and delivery of activities and being part of a flexible treatment programme that offers person-centred nursing care.
We are looking for someone who is motivated to make a real difference in dementia health. Key skill required for the role include calmness, compassion, and a passion for working with older adults. Team working skills are essential attributes for this role, along with flexibility, excellent communication, and occupational and therapeutic skills. Experience of working with people with dementia is preferred plus an excellent standard of engagement skills.

Working for our organisation
At Dorset HealthCare, we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives, through our outstanding, joined-up Healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 Community Hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and Mental Health services for a population of almost 800,000 people. We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'Outstanding' in 2019.
It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities. Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future; we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion, and expertise in all we do.

At Dorset HealthCare we want to offer all our staff the opportunity to work flexibly, putting health and wellbeing first, whilst continuing the delivery of excellent patient care. Flexible working looks different for everyone and we welcome applicants to discuss flexible working opportunities with the recruiting manager.
What working for us will provide:
+ 27 days of annual leave, rising to 33 over ten years (for staff on Agenda for Change terms and conditions)
+ Excellent NHS pension scheme
+ Health and wellbeing services
+ Flexible working options, including family-friendly hours
+ Free training and one-to-one career coaching to reach your career goals
+ Preceptorship programme for newly qualified nurses and AHPs
+ Access to nine staff networks - have a voice and transform our Trust
+ Relocation costs where applicable
+ Salary sacrifice scheme opportunities - including childcare vouchers, car lease and cycle scheme, home technology equipment, and buying and selling annual leave
+ NHS discounts to save on your shopping, gym membership and more
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