Healthcare Support Worker-Havant
At a glance
- Band
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time, Part-time
- Posted
- 17/08/2026
- Closes
- 30/08/2026
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Role summary
This role involves providing compassionate care to individuals with mental health conditions in an acute mental health hospital or rehabilitation unit. You will observe, report, and record changes in service users' physical and mental health, assist with daily living activities, and provide social and emotional support. The position requires working a flexible shift pattern, including nights, and participating in therapeutic activities.
Essential criteria
- Provide evidence of Literacy and Numeracy Skills
- Legible handwriting
- Basic Computer Skills
- Commitment to Lifelong Learning
Desirable criteria
- NVQ Level 2 in Care or a related
- Subject
- HCSW Care Certificate
- First Aid Certificate
- Provide evidence of Literacy and Numeracy Skills
- Legible handwriting
- Basic Computer Skills
- Commitment to Lifelong Learning
- NVQ Level 2 in Care or a related
- Subject
- HCSW Care Certificate
- First Aid Certificate
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 3 at £24,625 – £25,674 a year, across England.
This advert: £25,760 – £27,476 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job summary
We are looking to expand our clinical team and recruit additional Health Care Support Workers to help deliver the care delivered at Elmleigh. We are looking for compassionate individuals with a genuine interest in mental health recovery. Previous experience is not required; however, applicants should have a good understanding of the clinical environment, mental illness and the role that they are applying for.
Elmleigh is a 33 bedded adult acute mental health hospital situated in Havant caring for people with a functional mental illness - such as depression, a personality disorder or schizophrenia. Elmleigh is made up of two wards, Sapphire Ward (Male Ward) and Ruby Ward (Female Ward). In addition to these acute wards, Elmleigh also holds a place of safety in our urgent care zone.
We also have a vacancies at Hollybank. Its a 15 bedded Adult Mental Health (AMH) Rehabilitation unit, dedicated to delivering compassionate, holistic care to individuals with enduring mental health conditions and complex needs. Operating 24 hours a day, our service is designed to support patients on their journey toward recovery and reintegration into the community. We are excited to offer an opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic staff to join our small and friendly team. This role involves working a flexible shift pattern, including nights and escorting patients on community leav
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