Mental Health Support Worker


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£25,760 to £27,476 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Huntingdon, PE29 3RJ
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	5 Oct 2026
Closing date:	12 Oct 2026

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Summary

Please note for this role you will be required to travel independently around the county meeting strict time deadlines. You will need to hold a full UK driving licence* and have use of a vehicle. You cannot use public transport for this role as this is not a reliable form of transport and will not allow you to meet service needs. Please confirm in your application that you meet the specified criteria. Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities Assist in the delivery of a high standard of person-centred care to service users, promoting their dignity and equality. Assist OPMH Care Coordinators in the devising and carrying out of individual care plans. Plan and prioritise own visits to delegated patients, (and ensure these are documented on SystmOne) Ensuring that all duties are carried out to the highest possible standard and are in accordance with current quality initiatives. Record interventions correctly and in line with legislation, policy and procedure using SystmOne and have a proficient standard of IT. Assist service users to maintain personal care if required. Take appropriate action to manage any urgent risks, summoning assistance when necessary. Report actual or potential problems to the Team Manager / Clinical Lead Mental Health Practitioner or care coordinator. Establish and maintain professionally collaborative relationships with nursing / residential homes, JET, ICT and other professional groups. Assist carers (either paid or unpaid) to maintain their contribution to the service users care. Support and assist the team in assessing and managing identified risks in the service users home environment, in relation to the physical environment and risks posed by equipment and people. Promote patient independence and self-management. Raise and report any safeguarding issues to the multidisciplinary team and safeguarding lead. *DVLA have a number of reciprocal arrangements with overseas countries, for further information please visit the DVLA website

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