Senior Support worker
| Posting date: | 31 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £29,651.00 to £31,312.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £29651.00 - £31312.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 April 2026 |
| Location: | Orpington, BR6 8NY |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9277-26-0358 |
Summary
Support with care plans given to patients in ED by MHLT Support with ongoing monitoring of patients in ED as directed by the MHLT practitioners Meet and greet patients in ED while waiting for assessment by the MHLT practitioners Escalate concerns regarding a patients wellbeing or changes to presentation to a registered nurse or team manager Liaise with other teams regarding transfer of care for patients prior to admission or discharge Attend and contribute to handover meetings and contribute to handover to incoming shift Act on own initiative when delivering care, seeking supervision and guidance as required Provide assistance to family and carers in coping with demands placed on them by the patient Promote patient and (where appropriate) carer involvement in all aspects of care Respond to the needs of people sensitively and in a nonjudgemental way with regard to their age, race, culture, gender, religion, sexuality, and disability Recognise and value patients as individuals, acknowledging the importance of always maintaining the patients respect and dignity and ensure that the care provided respects equality and diversity Demonstrate an empathic understanding of mental health problems and issues. Respond to the needs of people in an honest, non-judgmental, and open manner, which respects the right of individuals and groups. Have a knowledge of risk management and utilise tools in accordance with Trust policy Demonstrate a basic understanding of the causes of aggression, and utilise skills in the prevention, de-escalation and management of violence and aggression. Be aware of and work to the principles of the Mental Health Act (2015) and Mental Capacity Act (2005) Recognise scope of own abilities and responsibilities and practice within them, referring matters to and seeking advice from senior trained team members as appropriate Please see attached document