Healthcare Support Worker Older Persons Mental Health Community

Job description

Healthcare Support Worker – Older Persons Mental Health CommunityThe closing date is 25 May 2026

Exciting opportunities across our Older Persons Mental Health Community Team in Basingstoke, Winchester, Fareham and Gosport.

As a Healthcare Support Worker, you will provide diagnostic support to patients with dementia and other mental health diagnoses, help maintain their wellbeing and independence at home, and support families and carers. For the Basingstoke role patients will be visited in a care home setting.

Compassionate and high‐quality care for older people with dementia or other mental health difficulties.

Post‐diagnostic follow‐up, signposting and education for patients and carers.

Support of the wider community team, including nurses, doctors, and psychologists.

Answer incoming calls, refer and signpost to agencies as required.

Review mental state, identify risks and safeguarding concerns.

Ensure accurate and timely recording of service user information.

Co‐develop care plans with patients and carers to achieve agreed goals.

Take baseline physical observations.

Qualifications and skills:

Literacy and numeracy skills.

Previous experience in care.

Basic computer skills.

Full UK driving licence B and access to a car for full‐time use.

Right to work in the UK.

We are committed to an accessible and inclusive recruitment process. If you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application, please contact the Trust's Recruitment team. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.

Flexible working options are discussed as part of the interview process.

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

Employer: Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Fratergate Business Park, Aerodrome Road.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Winchester

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

21-05-2026

Profession type

Counselling and Social Services

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English