Health Care Support Worker- PICU

Health Care Support Worker - PICU

The closing date is 05 February 2026

Farnham Road Hospital - Transforming Inpatient Mental Healthcare

Farnham Road Hospital provides high-quality inpatient mental health care across three adult wards and a Health-Based Place of Safety, serving our local community with compassion and expertise.

As part of our commitment to transforming inpatient mental healthcare, we offer a modern, therapeutic environment designed to support recovery, dignity, and staff wellbeing.

• 46 single en-suite bedrooms, promoting privacy and comfort
• Two lounges and a dedicated outdoor space on each ward
• Access to a garden area for supervised walks, supporting wellbeing and recovery
• Staff-only spaces on every ward, prioritising colleague wellbeing
• On-site cafe, staff lounge, and excellent transport links, including nearby train services

This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established service delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality care. You will work alongside experienced and committed professionals within a supportive multidisciplinary team.

We are embracing innovative ways of working and continuous improvement, and we invite you to be part of our journey as we enhance how we assess, treat, and support people during their inpatient stay.

• Support patients with personal care, ensuring dignity, privacy, and respect at all times
• Assist with meals and encourage good nutrition and hydration
• Promote independence where possible while providing appropriate support

• Carry out and accurately record regular physical and mental health observations, including mood, behaviour, and vital signs
• Promptly report any changes or concerns to the nursing or medical team

• Encourage patient participation in therapeutic, social, and recreational activities
• Contribute to a positive, recovery-focused ward environment

• Build and maintain professional, therapeutic relationships with patients
• Engage in meaningful conversations to provide emotional reassurance and support

• Support the safety and security of the ward in line with observation levels and trust policies
• Assist in managing patient distress or crisis situations, including the use of de‑escalation techniques

• Accurately document care provided, observations, and incidents using electronic record systems
• Ensure all documentation complies with trust policies, confidentiality, and information governance standards

• Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team, including nurses, doctors, occupational therapists, and psychologists

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of mental health, learning disability, neurodevelopmental and drug and alcohol services in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We support people of all ages and are passionate about providing high quality care that is delivered at the right time as close to home as possible to help people recover and stay well.

We are one of the top 10 mental Health, Learning Disability and Community Trust to work for nationwide. Our Trust is an inclusive and supportive employer that offers a wide range of staff networks, flexible working, free parking and excellent health and wellbeing support. We also provide a wide range of opportunities to help staff develop and progress.

Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast. Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach. For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.

Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.

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