Health Care Support Worker
Join to apply for the Health Care Support Worker role at HwC Ventures. The role is part of the newly opened Mental Health Inpatient Service at Silverwood in Chertsey, Surrey.
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (SABP) has opened a new Mental Health Inpatient Service in Chertsey. Silverwood contains four adult inpatient wards and provided 64 beds with single ensuite bedrooms, two lounges and a dedicated garden for each ward, as well as a woodland area for supervised walks.
Responsibilities
* Supporting Daily Living Activities
* Personal care – Help with meals and encourage good nutrition and hydration.
* Support patients in maintaining personal hygiene and dignity.
* Monitoring and Observations – Carry out and record regular physical and mental health observations (e.g., mood, behaviour, vital signs).
* Report any concerns or changes to the nursing or medical team promptly.
* Promoting Recovery and Engagement – Encourage participation in therapeutic and recreational activities.
* Foster a positive, recovery‑focused environment.
* Communication and Relationship Building – Build therapeutic, professional relationships with patients.
* Engage in meaningful conversations to provide emotional support.
* Maintaining a Safe Environment – Contribute to the safety and security of the ward (e.g., observing policies around access and observation levels).
* Support patients in distress or crisis, including de‑escalation when needed.
* Documentation and Record Keeping – Accurately record patient care, observations, and incidents using electronic systems; ensure documentation is completed in line with trust policies and confidentiality standards.
* Teamwork and Professional Development – Work collaboratively with nurses, doctors, occupational therapists, psychologists, and others; attend mandatory training and development opportunities to enhance skills.
Employment Details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Contract
* Job function: Other
* Industries: Hospitals
Additional Information
We support people of all ages and are passionate about providing high quality care. We are an inclusive employer offering flexible working, free parking, health and wellbeing support.
We reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.
UK Home Office requirements: we cannot offer sponsorship for all roles. If you apply for a role that we cannot offer sponsorship for, your application may be rejected from the process.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Please find attached job description and person specification regarding the role and responsibilities.
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