Mental Health Support Worker:

Job description

Agency Support Worker

Location: Plymouth/Exeter/Devon

Your Healthcare Global Agency is currently recruitingMental Health Nurses (RMNs) andMental Health Support Workers (MH-HCAs)for exciting agency opportunities across NHS hospitals in the UK.
Benefits

• Flexible working Choose shifts that fit around your availability, including day, evening, night and weekend shifts, subject to availability.

• Competitive pay Access competitive hourly rates, with enhanced rates potentially available for nights, weekends and bank holidays, depending on the assignment.

• Regular shift opportunities Reliable and high-performing staff may be offered regular or ongoing shift opportunities.

• Preferred staff opportunities Staff who consistently demonstrate reliability, professionalism and high standards of care may be prioritised when allocating shifts.

• Weekly pay Receive weekly payment for approved hours worked, subject to the timely submission and approval of timesheets.

Professional Expectations

Agency Support Workers are expected to:

• Arrive on time and be ready to commence work at the agreed shift start time.

• Wear the required uniform and appropriate footwear.

• Maintain a professional appearance and attitude.

• Remain on duty for the full agreed shift unless authorised to leave.

• Follow instructions from senior staff and management.

• Maintain professional boundaries with individuals and their families.

• Never use inappropriate language or behaviour towards residents or colleagues.

• Never use personal mobile phones while providing support, except where authorised or in an emergency.

• Maintain confidentiality regarding service users and the site.

• Work collaboratively with the wider team.

Essential Requirements

• Right to Work Valid British/Irish passport, or Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) / other eligible evidence of right to work.

• Identity Verification Valid identification and verification of personal details.

• DBS Check Enhanced Adult and Child DBS clearance on the update service.

• Employment History Full and accurate employment history, including explanations for any significant gaps.

• References Two professional references confirming the experience for the role.

• Qualifications Evidence of relevant care qualifications and certificates where applicable.

• Training Records Evidence of mandatory training relevant to the role, including safeguarding, moving and handling, infection prevention and control, health and safety and other required training.

• Work History and Experience A minimum of 6 months experience in the UK as a HCA in a NHS hospital.
  
  
  

Join Our Agency Today

If you meet the essential requirements and are looking for flexible agency work within NHS hospitals, we welcome your application to join Your Healthcare Global Agency.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Derriford

Type of Contract

Temporary full-time jobs

Published at

20-09-2026

Profession type

Health / Medical

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