Locum Mental Health Support Worker in Southampton, Hampshire

Mental Health Support Worker – Locum Opportunity

Staff Partners are currently seeking a compassionate and reliable Mental Health Support Worker to support a large private hospital that specialises in recovery and rehabilitation. The hospital consists of medium secure, low secure and rehabilitation wards, as well as a Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU).

This locum role offers flexible shifts and competitive PAYE rates, making it ideal for experienced support workers looking to supplement their current work or secure consistent agency shifts.

Role Overview
As a Mental Health Support Worker, you will provide essential, person-centred care to patients with mental health conditions, assisting with emotional support and therapeutic activities. You will monitor patient health, maintain safety through risk assessments, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to implement care plans.

Key Duties:

• Provide person-centred support to residents

• Assist with daily routines and activities

• Support residents with mental health recovery and wellbeing

• Observe and report changes in behaviour or mood

• Work closely with the wider care and clinical team

Candidate Requirements:

• Previous mental health support experience

• A caring, empathetic and professional attitude

• Ability to work effectively within a team environment

• Good communication and documentation skills

• PMVA training and certificate

Pay & Benefits:

• £14.24 – £16.00 per hour (PAYE)

• Flexible locum shifts

• Weekly pay

• As many shifts as you would like

• Be the first to hear about shifts – we are preferred suppliers to many hospitals and sites

• A free fast-track and very easy registration process

• Your own specialist consultant

• Training and support

• Excellent referral bonus

If this role is of interest to you, please apply now and one of our dedicated recruiters will contact you. Alternatively, you can reach Carl in our team on (phone number removed).

Not for you but know someone ideal?
If you register with Staff Partners Mental Health and recommend a friend to us, you can earn a referral bonus. Terms and conditions apply. Contact us for more information.