Care Support Worker/ Health Care Assistant - Mental Health

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included. You will contribute to the care and support of people involved in the inpatient mental health service and provide care and support as part of an agreed plan of care using a strength-based, recovery-focused approach that proactively involves the individual.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) may be able to provide visa sponsorship for certain roles, subject to the post meeting the relevant eligibility criteria. Skilled Worker visa and Health and Care Worker visa

This is a permanent post for full-time hours (36)

The shift pattern has yet to be discussed

You will be based at Dumbarton Joint Hospital

You will be required to undertake duties without direct supervision, working in partnership with patients, carers and other professionals/agencies in line with legislative frameworks, agreed standards and clinical policies. The role also involves participation in regular Nurse Line Management Supervision and Clinical Supervision.

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:

You will be expected to work within legislative frameworks, agreed standards and clinical policies, while demonstrating compassionate caring behaviours and applying a strength-based, recovery-focused approach to patient care.

Participation in regular supervision will support ongoing professional development and clinical practice.

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays

Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits

Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme

Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses

Enhanced pay for working public holidays

NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services

Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

Please submit your application form as soon as possible.

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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community . We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

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