Mental Health Support Worker (CAMHS) in Bury St Edmunds

Mental Health Support Worker (CAMHS) in Bury St Edmunds

Bury St Edmunds Full-Time On-site
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This role sits within the CAMHS Tier 4 PICU, General Acute and Low Secure services across four wards at Cygnet Hospital Bury Forestwood. The work centres on enhanced care, giving guidance and physical and emotional support, learning each person's needs, and helping with medical and welfare needs. The post is full time at 37.5 hours a week, worked as 12-hour shifts across days, nights and weekends, with a three-week paid induction at the start. An enhanced DBS check is required.

What the job involves

  • Provide enhanced care using a flexible learning approach for all service users
  • Give guidance and encouragement through physical and emotional support
  • Learn each individual's specific needs and meet them in the most appropriate way
  • Assist with medical and welfare needs
  • Report on medical and welfare needs as required
  • Safeguard service users
  • Maintain a safe, clean environment for everyone

Skills & knowledge

  • Excellent communication skills
  • Good team player
  • Sensitive and intuitive
  • Passion for empowering and supporting service user independence
  • Genuine drive to make a real difference in people's lives

Checks & eligibility

  • Enhanced DBS check

What’s offered

  • Apprenticeship scheme and further learning opportunities
  • Flexible working with overtime opportunities
  • Regular coaching and appraisal
  • Expert supervision and peer support
  • Employee discount savings
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Healthcare, holidays and leisure benefits
  • Workplace pension

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Contact Details:

The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team