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Mental Health Support Worker
The closing date is 05 August 2025
Are you an experienced Mental Health Support Worker or looking to start your NHS career? We are seeking enthusiastic individuals to join our dedicated and supportive team at Harbour, St Anns Hospital, Poole.
Harbour is a 16 bedded Male Treatment Ward for patients ranging from ages 18 to 64, providing treatment and care for a wide range of mental health illnesses which include Schizophrenia, Bipolar, Depression, Anxiety and Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder.
You will be motivated to make a real difference in the lives of people living with mental health illnesses, where respect, compassion, kindness, ability to interact well with people and excellent teamwork are essential qualities for this role. Whilst experience in mental health is desirable, it is not essential as full induction training will be provided with ongoing support from our experienced team.Further opportunities for career development are also available.
This post is a full-time role. We would be flexible and consider part time applications minimum of 22.5 hours
Early - 7.15 to 15.15
Late - 13.00 to 21.00
Long Day - 19.15 to 9.00
Nights - (enhanced pay) - 20.30 to 7.40
Main duties of the job
Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.
In return we offer you:
You will receive a fully comprehensive and structured induction programme
Competitive rates of pay, including enhanced pay for unsocial hours (night and weekend work)
Access to the NHS pension scheme
An NHS badge entitling you to many NHS benefits
Attractive annual leave and pension scheme
Regular management, clinical supervision and meaningful appraisals
Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of.
Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.
You will be required to undertake a Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression course and it is a condition of your employment that you successfully complete all aspects of this course; if this is not achieved you will not be able to commence working in the post. This is a Monday to Friday course 8:00 - 16:00
About us
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.
Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net
Person Specification
Knowledge, skills and training
* Literate
* NVQ level 2 or 3 or equivalent level of experience
* Numerate
Information Technology
* Basic IT keyboard skills, normally obtained through practice or practical training
Job specific experience
* Ability to work within a team
* Experience of working within a care environment
* Good communications skills
* Ability to engage and motivate others
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer name
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
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