Job Description:

Mental Health Support Worker / Healthcare Assistant

Please we do not offer sponsorship. 

Private Mental Health Hospital – Bury St Edmunds

Location: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

Job Type: Agency work

Salary

Competitive salary based on experience, plus enhanced rates for nights, weekends, and bank holidays.

About the Role

We are seeking compassionate, resilient, and motivated individuals to join our team at a private mental health hospital in Bury St Edmunds. This is an opportunity to work within a supportive and professional environment dedicated to delivering high-quality mental health care to adults experiencing a range of mental health conditions.

As a Mental Health Support Worker / Healthcare Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting patients with their recovery journey, promoting independence, dignity, and wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day emotional and practical support to patients.
• Support individuals with daily living activities and therapeutic programmes.
• Observe, monitor, and accurately report patient behaviour and wellbeing.
• Work collaboratively with nurses, psychiatrists, therapists, and wider multidisciplinary teams.
• Maintain a safe, secure, and positive environment for patients and staff.
• Assist in managing challenging behaviours using de-escalation techniques and approved interventions.
• Promote recovery-focused care and encourage patient independence.
• Ensure all safeguarding, confidentiality, and health & safety procedures are followed.