Healthcare Support Worker-Mental Health

Job description

Healthcare Support Worker Mental Health (Ref: 248001)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 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.

You will be expected to comply with the Induction Standards and Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers within 3 months of commencing your role.

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.

Please note this is a local advertisement and no relocation or interview expenses are applicable.

For an informal discussion, please contact Aine McDonald, Clinical Nurse Manager, 01595 74 3006.

Closing date: 17 May 2026. Interview date: 26 May 2026.

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

Lerwick

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