NHS Scotland
Health Care Support Worker - Perinatal Community Mental Health Service
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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.
The Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an individual to fill the post of a Mental Health Support Worker within the GGC Perinatal Community Team. The team provides a specialist service to women living in the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) area and those attending any of the NHSGGC maternity hospitals. The multi-disciplinary community team care for women who are seeking pre-pregnancy advice or are pregnant. We also assess and treat women who are referred in the post-natal period and may remain involved up to 12 months postnatal.
The post holder will be required to travel regularly across the Greater Glasgow and Clyde area to visit individuals in their homes or local communities as part of their role.
The mental health support worker will work to build relationships with service users by connecting with and supporting their experiences in a thoughtful way.
The mental health support worker will demonstrate warmth and a curiosity to understand others' experiences.
This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Certificate of Sponsorship (COS), and NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is unable to provide candidates or employees with a Certificate of Sponsorship (COS).
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern
- Location: Based in Perinatal Community, Leverndale Hospital
- Contract: Permanent
- Hours: Full-time position (36 hours per week)
- Shift Pattern: Monday-Friday, 9am until 5pm
Key Responsibilities
- Physical health assessment including venepuncture (training can be offered)
- Assist patients with daily activities and provide emotional support
- Help patients follow treatment plans
- Monitor and report changes in patients' physical and mental health
- Support during therapeutic activities
- Encourage participation in therapeutic and recreational activities
- Help develop healthy coping mechanisms and life skills
- Promptly report concerns to the clinical team
- Ensure a safe environment and follow emergency protocols
- Communicate effectively with the multidisciplinary team, families, and caregivers
- Assist with educational activities and organize recreational outings
- Promote social interaction and community involvement
- Engage in continuous professional development and training
- Reflect on practice and seek feedback for improvement
- Stay updated on best practices in mental health and perinatal mental health
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Knowledge, Training, Qualifications, and/or Experience Required
- Previous experience in a caring environment/role preferably in a health care setting particularly mental health
- Ability to work with people and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Physical health assessment including venepuncture (training can be offered)
- Ability to work unsupervised
- Ability to act on written and verbal requests
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to carry out assigned tasks effectively in a busy environment
- Driving is an essential part of the post
What We Offer
We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.
As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:
- A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
- Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
- Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
- Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
- Enhanced pay for working public holidays
- NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
- Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.
For An Informal Discussion, Please Contact
Louise Stevenson, 0141 211 6500, Louise.Stevenson4@nhs.scot
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process
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From 1 April 2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will reduce from 37 hours to 36 hours. Part-time working hours will be reduced on a pro-rata basis. A corresponding increase in the hourly rate will apply, ensuring that overall pay remains unchanged.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.
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