Mental Health Support Worker / Healthcare Assistant
Private Mental Health Hospital - Bury St Edmunds
Location: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
Job Type: Agency work
Salary: Competitive salary based on experience, plus enhanced rates for nights, weekends, and bank holidays.
About the Role
We are seeking compassionate, resilient, and motivated individuals to join our team at a private mental health hospital in Bury St Edmunds. This is an opportunity to work within a supportive and professional environment dedicated to delivering high-quality mental health care to adults experiencing a range of mental health conditions.
As a Mental Health Support Worker / Healthcare Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting patients with their recovery journey, promoting independence, dignity, and wellbeing.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide day-to-day emotional and practical support to patients.
* Support individuals with daily living activities and therapeutic programmes.
* Observe, monitor, and accurately report patient behaviour and wellbeing.
* Work collaboratively with nurses, psychiatrists, therapists, and wider multidisciplinary teams.
* Maintain a safe, secure, and positive environment for patients and staff.
* Assist in managing challenging behaviours using de-escalation techniques and approved interventions.
* Promote recovery-focused care and encourage patient independence.
* Ensure all safeguarding, confidentiality, and health & safety procedures are followed.
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