This Mental Health Support Worker post sits in the mental health team at HMP Stocken, a Category C men's prison in Rutland, run by Practice Plus Group's Health in Justice service. The post helps the team deliver immediate and ongoing care for patients referred to it, including triage and support to access treatment. It is a full-time, 37.5-hour role on core office hours from Monday to Friday, with some independent and lone working. Candidates need previous mental health support work experience and the right to work in the UK, and offers are subject to additional vetting and security checks.
What the job involves
- Deliver immediate and ongoing care for patients referred to the mental health team
- Support people to access care and treatment within the prison setting
- Work independently, including lone working at times
- Triage patients using decision support systems and refer to a GP or nurse consultation where needed
- Deliver evidence-based interventions within the Practice Plus Group health care wellbeing model
- Contribute to care and ACCT documentation for people at risk of self-harm or suicide
- Undertake patient risk assessments and take professional action where behaviour, symptoms or illness risk self-harm or harm to others
- Promote recovery and reduce the impact of mental ill health through holistic, individualised care
Experience
- Previous experience as a mental health support worker
Skills & knowledge
- Willingness to train in mental health awareness, suicide, self-harm, ACCT procedures, health promotion and screening
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to work independently
Checks & eligibility
- Legal right to work in the UK
- Additional vetting and security checks
What’s offered
- Bespoke induction, including the Introducing Health in Justice training course
- Regional and national career development opportunities
- Bespoke Learning Management System
- Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
- 24/7 employee assistance helpline
- Financial assistance when needed
- Support from the wider team
- Support to grow in the role and continue professional development
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
