Healthcare Support Worker-Mental Health

Job description

Lerwick Health CentreHealthcare Support Worker Mental Health (Ref: 248001)

Substantive

Full Time 36 hours per week

Band 3 - Salary Range £29,103 - £31,409 per annum

Distant Islands Allowance of £2,578 per annum

This is an exciting opportunity for a Band 3 Healthcare Support Worker, to join the Community Mental Health Team. The role will involve the support of patients with their planned programmes of care within the Community Adult Mental Health Team.

The scope of the role will include assisting qualified practitioners in the assessment, planning and delivery of care interventions, including individual, clinic, or group work appropriate to the post holder's level of training and experience. Candidates should be able to demonstrate trauma informed practice in treating service users with respect and courtesy, maintaining their dignity and confidentiality while respecting individuals' needs and differences. The role includes aspects such as working independently delivering treatment interventions as directed by qualified practitioners to patients in the community, in clinic or ward based care. The hours of this role may be flexible to provide support and care to people out with the core hours of service.

Preferred candidates will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update prior to a formal offer of employment being made.

In promoting equal opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

26-05-2026

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