Job overview

We have an ideal opportunity for Aspiring Mental Health Professionals and those looking to start or develop their career in healthcare.  

👉 Are you a caring, patient, and community-minded person looking to support people through difficult times and provide excellent levels of care to your community?  If so, we’d love to hear from you.

We have an exciting opportunity within Goodmayes Hospital for aspiring individuals from the area to join our Talent Pool for the opportunity to become a Mental Health Support Worker - this is a fantastic position with opportunities to grow and develop skills within a dynamic care setting.

 If you are successfully shortlisted for this position you will be invited to an insight day at Goodmayes Hospital, Ilford due to be held 1st October.

We are looking for people who display and adhere to our trust values, these are:

✔️ We are kind. 

✔️ We are respectful.

✔️ We work together with our communities.

This position will not be supported for visa sponsorship, as it does not meet the minimum requirements.  All applicants are expected to have valid right to work document to work in the UK when applying for this position.  

Due to an expected high volume of applications,  this vacancy may close earlier than the proposed closing date.

Our Acute and Rehabilitation Directorate is currently delivering a large programme of transformation aimed at improving the experience of service users, carers and staff and making the directorate an excellent place to work and receive care. This includes a detailed development programme to promote career development for staff at all grades. This role presents an exciting opportunity to make a real contribution and develop your skills.

Main duties of the job

You will be joining a multi-disciplinary team that is committed to the provision of high-quality recovery focused and patient-centred care, staff development, and collaboration. The successful applicants will work with the team to promote a culture that fosters high employee engagement and a progressive attitude to service improvement. You will also work collaboratively with others to meet needs of patients and their families, demonstrating a passion for helping those experiencing mental health concerns.

🌟 Key Responsibilities: 

The post holder will be responsible for caring for a defined group of patients with complex needs, including a wide range of physical disabilities as well as cognitive, perceptual and mental health problems.  They may have acute or chronic conditions and will be treated individually at home or in a ward setting using evidence based practice as defined below:

• Work as part of the relevant team to provide care to patients in the community setting either in their own home, clinics or inpatient units.
• Responsible for own work and that of others within a broad framework.
• Carrying out and monitoring treatment programmes as directed.
• Forming part of an interdependent multi-disciplinary team helping to ensure that their input is integrated in to the patients overall care & treatment plans.
• Promoting the recovery of patients and maintain their independence in the community.
• Working a 24 hour, 365 day shift pattern including night shifts.

💡 What we offer:

• A supportive and welcoming team environment
• Training and development opportunities to help you grow your skills
• The chance to play a vital role in improving the health and wellbeing of our community
• The satisfaction of making a real difference to patients’ lives every day

Working for our organisation

Probationary Period

This post will be subject to a probationary period.  Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).

Starting with NELFT

NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust.   All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment.  As part of the process, new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes.  The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.

High Cost Area Supplement - Outer London

This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15%of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,714 and a maximum payment of £5,941 - per annum, pro rata for part time

At NELFT, we are committed to building a workforce that reflects and supports the diverse communities we serve. As part of our ongoing efforts to strengthen local employment and deliver high-quality, person-centred care, we will prioritise applications from individuals living in our local boroughs and surrounding areas.

Use of AI

 Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used, then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

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