Mental Health Support Worker Agency Basis

Our client, a respected healthcare provider in Beckton, is seeking Female Support Workers to join their dedicated care team. This rewarding role is ideal for compassionate professionals who want to make a genuine difference in peoples lives within a supportive hospital environment.

As an Agency Support Worker, you'll deliver person-centred care, promote independence, and contribute to a safe and positive care experience for all service users.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, person-centred care and support.
• Assist with personal care, daily living activities, and meal preparation.
• Support service users with mental health and learning disabilities in a hospital setting.
• Maintain accurate and compliant records.
• Promote dignity, respect, and inclusion at all times.
• Work collaboratively with the wider healthcare team.

Essential Requirements

• Up-to-date Mandatory Training (aligned to UK healthcare standards).
• Valid PMVA (Prevention and Management of Violence & Aggression) certificate.
• Oliver McGowan Training in learning disability and autism awareness (Tier 1{Online} and Tier 2 {Classroom}).
• Proof of immunisations {Varicella, MMR, Hepa B all doseS and SCAR (TB)}.
• Previous experience in a healthcare or hospital environment.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Flexibility with shifts and duties.

Desirable

• Experience supporting individuals with complex or mental health needs.

Important Information

This post is open to female applicants only due to the requirement to provide personal care to female service users. This is in accordance with Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010, where being female is an Occupational Requirement to preserve dignity and privacy.

Right to Work Requirement:

This position is only open to applicants with full Right to Work in the UK. Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications from Skilled Worker Visa holders for this role.

All offers are subject to a satisfactory DBS check and reference verification.