Job description
We are looking for caring, compassionate, and dedicated Mental Health Support Workers to support patients experiencing mental health difficulties within a hospital setting.
Provide emotional and practical support to patients.
Monitor patients' wellbeing and report any concerns to nursing staff.
Support patients with daily activities and personal care where required.
Help maintain a safe, calm, and supportive environment.
Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
Follow care plans, hospital policies, and safeguarding procedures.
Maintain patient dignity, privacy, and confidentiality.
Caring, patient, and empathetic attitude.
Good communication and teamwork skills.
Ability to remain calm in challenging situations.
Reliable, responsible, and flexible.
Experience in mental health or healthcare is desirable but not essential.
Willingness to work shifts, including weekends and nights where required.
Must have up to date PMVA or MAPA/CPI
Must have 6 months + UK experience
Must have Child and adult DBS on update service
Extra information
- Status
- Open
- Education Level
- Secondary School
- Location
- Hexham
- Type of Contract
- Full-time jobs
- Published at
- 27-10-2026
- 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
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