Posted on 30/07/2025
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Baldock
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£12.60 to £14.58 p/hr
Function
Hospital
Hours Per Week
41.4
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* Female Mental Health Support Workers (PICU) - Nights
About The Role
Based at Baldock Manor Hospital, Baldock
Nights Only
What We Offer
Fully funded DBS
Blue Light Card (High street discounts with many major brands)
Annual Leave: 28 days including bank holidays (Pro Rata)
Access to our 'Refer a Friend' scheme – earn up to £1000
CQC-recognised training programme (including paid induction & up to 11 annual sessions)
Career progression - many of our managers started as support workers
Employer pension contribution
Get your birthday off after 1 year with us
Support with purpose. Grow with confidence. Make a lasting impact.
We're looking for female support workers for our new female (only) Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit. We are seeking exceptional individuals to expand the talented ranks of our Care Team at Baldock Manor Hospital. In the role of a Mental Health Support Worker, you will find yourself developing a strong and progressive position within the Nouvita network.
In this hands-on, people-focused role, you'll work as part of a supportive team helping adults with complex mental health needs. Every day is different and brings the chance to learn, grow, and do real good.
What You'll Do:
Your role with us is at the forefront of everything we do; from coordinating recreational groups to assisting in the preparation of assessments for current and future residents, you will be interacting with every department of the Hospital. Your primary task will be to ensure and implement the care, treatment, and rehabilitation of service users by assisting our nurses and psychologists. These responsibilities include:
* Participation in the application of care plans while ensuring interventions and observations are communicated effectively with senior members of the team
* Assisting in the supervision of other healthcare/support staff
* Maintaining a safe therapeutic environment, beneficial to the needs of residents, relatives, and other carers
* Promoting a positive attitude toward mental health and rehabilitation
* Aside to your hands-on responsibilities, there is also a small amount of administration (Record keeping, booking your holidays, edit/create care-plans, publish/view your hours).
What You'll Bring:
* A practical mindset and willingness to learn
* Clear and confident communication skills
* The ability to follow routines while staying adaptable
* A team-focused approach – flexible for day and night shifts
* Basic IT confidence
Your Experience:
* Experience in any team-based setting
* Understanding of how mental health impacts daily life
* At least 1 year in a support role (preferably mental health related)
* NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care (preferred)
* Good organisational, time management, and communication skills
* Ability to follow policy, protocols, and take direction
* Flexible and adaptable to change
Who You Are:
* Calm, dependable, and practical
* Respectful and people-focused
* Comfortable working shifts and following routine
* Open to learning – full training provide
Education and Training
We know that healthcare roles often require expensive or confusing certifications. That's why we offer CQC-recognised training, built to educate, not complicate.
During induction, you'll complete paid e-learning and a 5-day in-person training programme
You'll have access to up to 11 in-house training courses annually
Ongoing development tailored to you and the hospital's needs
Many of our managers began as support workers – we support your career growth every step of the way
Please note: We are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role
Whether you're from a hands-on background or a care setting, if you're looking for a role where you can make a difference, develop new skills, and work as part of a reliable team—we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now and start your journey with Nouvita.
Gender is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with Paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.
About Us
Baldock Manor is a 40-bed hospital in north Hertfordshire that provides specialist psychiatric services for adults. The hospital has two female PICU (Psychiatric Intensive Care) wards and two acute wards. Our PICU services provide care and support for women at crisis level with a severe mental disorder who require rapid assessment and stabilisation. Our acute wards care for older adults, usually 50 years or older, who need a short-term hospital stay, where we can stabilise their mental health. The average stay in our acute wards is less than forty days.
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