Healthcare Support Worker-Havant

Job summary

We are looking to expand our clinical team and recruit additional Health Care Support Workers to help deliver the care delivered at Elmleigh. We are looking for compassionate individuals with a genuine interest in mental health recovery. Previous experience is not required; however, applicants should have a good understanding of the clinical environment, mental illness and the role that they are applying for.

Elmleigh is a 33 bedded adult acute mental health hospital situated in Havant caring for people with a functional mental illness - such as depression, a personality disorder or schizophrenia. Elmleigh is made up of two wards, Sapphire Ward (Male Ward) and Ruby Ward (Female Ward). In addition to these acute wards, Elmleigh also holds a place of safety in our urgent care zone.

We also have a vacancies at Hollybank. Its a 15 bedded Adult Mental Health (AMH) Rehabilitation unit, dedicated to delivering compassionate, holistic care to individuals with enduring mental health conditions and complex needs. Operating 24 hours a day, our service is designed to support patients on their journey toward recovery and reintegration into the community. We are excited to offer an opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic staff to join our small and friendly team. This role involves working a flexible shift pattern, including nights and escorting patients on community leave. As a valued member of our team, you will provide responsive, recovery focused care.

Please note unable to offer sponsorship.

Main duties of the job

-To observe, report and record changes in the service user's physical health,

mental health and behaviour.

• To give and receive clear messages by telephone and or personal contact.
• To provide the necessary physical care to service users to help them

complete daily living activities, i.e., personal hygiene, diet and fluid intake,

clothing and laundry, personal environment, elimination, maintaining rest and sleep and activity, physical observations.

• To provide social activities, emotional support and stability to service users to

ensure effective engagement whilst maintaining professional boundaries.

-To provide escort duties to the service user under the direction of the nurse

in charge.

• To carry out observations as per the individual care plans and service user

needs, in line with HIOW Policy.

• To participate in and co-facilitate therapeutic and social engagement group

work.

• To undertake prescribed physical observations as follows; blood pressure,

temperature, pulse, respirations, blood sugars, urinalysis, weight and height

and report results to the nurse in charge.

About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.

Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.

Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.

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