Mental Health Support Worker

Role:�Mental Health Support Worker�Roles, working with young people and adults with acute mental health needs.

Location:��Northampton

Rate:��13/hour - �18/hour��

Setting:�Acute Mental Health hospital

Hours:�Flexible, shift patterns include 10/12 hour day shifts or 10/12 hour night shifts with respective breaks. Monday-Sunday.��

Why register with�anzuk�Education:�

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  One of the most experienced teams in the area�

  
  


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  Use of advanced technology to improve your experiences such as a bookings app�

  
  


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  Online training platform as well as regular interactive training webinars�

  
  


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  Endless resources and up to date communication on our social media platforms�

  
  


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  Social events with like-minded professionals�

  
  


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  Competitive rates of pay - we will always try and negotiate as much as we can for you�

  
  


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  Transparent operating procedures�

  
  


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  Share this job with a friend or colleague and receive �100 as a thank you once they have worked for 10 days, or successfully obtained a permanent post, through us�

  
  

Overview:�

We are looking for individuals who are kind and caring and have a genuine desire to help and support young people and adults with acute mental health needs.�

• Provide person-centered care and emotional support to patients


• Assist with daily living activities, including personal care and social engagement


• Work alongside multidisciplinary teams, ensuring patient safety and well-being


• Monitor patient behavior, document observations, and report concerns


• Encourage independence and recovery-focused activities


• Adhere to safeguarding policies and health & safety regulations

Requirements:

• Experience in mental health or care settings�


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills


• Compassionate, patient, and resilient approach


• Willingness to undergo training and professional development


• Ability to work flexible shifts, including weekends and nights

Required qualifications:��

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  Training�in de-escalation techniques within last 12 months.�

  
  


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  Must have MAPA training/CPI evidence or Stress Inoculation Training (SIT)�training evidence

  
  


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  Care Certificate preferable.�

  
  


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  Safeguarding qualification from last 12 months.�

  
  


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  Mandatory training from the last 12 months.��

  
  

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Anzuk�is committed to a policy of Equal Opportunities. We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and will not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture or disability. Each individual will be assessed on merit alone.�

ANZUK� is acting as an employment business for this role as it is a temporary position.�