Are you passionate about helping people with dementia? Intensive Community Support Dementia have a unique opportunity for a Mental Health Support Worker to join our dynamic and supportive team based at Forston Clinic.
ICSD is a well-resourced Specialist Community Team that offers specialist interventions at times of urgent and complex needs to help people with dementia and their carers in their place of residence safely. We aim to provide as much care as possible within the person's living environment with care, compassion and expertise, striving to do better every day.
Responsibilities
* Support patients in their own home or a care home following a patient care plan.
* Assist with personal care and implement non‑pharmacological interventions to reduce distressed behaviours.
* Take patients out into the community and assist with physical health hospital visits when behaviourally difficult.
* Report back to the Nurse in charge to enable effective communication within the team.
* Complete daily handovers, in‑house training and reflective practice sessions under designated supervision.
* Work 7‑day a week service; operating early and late shifts 07:30‑15:30 & 12:00‑20:00, with full‑time hours but part‑time considered.
* Car owner and holder of a clean full UK driving licence is essential.
Qualifications & Requirements
* Relevant skills, experience and knowledge in dementia health.
* Excellent teamwork, initiative, communication and assessment skills.
* Successful completion of “Preventing & Managing Violence and Aggression” course (pre‑employment).
* Recruitment Premium of £2,000 lump sum on commencement and further £1,000 Retention Premium pro‑rata per annum.
* Eligible to work in the UK; candidates requiring current skilled worker sponsorship are ineligible.
How to Apply
For further information, please contact Ben Holt at ben.holt1@nhs.net or on 01305 361484.
This advert closes on Sunday 25 Jan 2026.
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