Healthcare & Nursing Jobs

Mental Health Support Worker

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust • Parkstone, Poole

Salary

£26k – £27k

Posted

14 October 2026

Work mode

Full-time

Sponsor match

high

Skilled WorkerWorker (A rating)

Role overview

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust is hiring a Mental Health Support Worker in Parkstone, a full-time healthcare & nursing role. The advertised salary is £26k – £27k. Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust holds an active licence on the UK Home Office register of sponsors for the Skilled Worker route, which means it can sponsor a visa for this hire if it chooses to.

Job overview We seek a dedicated and compassionate Mental Health Support Worker to join our esteemed Ward at the Alderney Hospital site in Poole. This opportunity is within our older people female mental Health ward Herm, which has received an outstanding rating. We're seeking individuals driven to make a tangible impact on the lives of those living with dementia. Key qualities for this role include passion, empathy, strong communication, and excellent teamwork. While prior experience is advant…

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Visa sponsorship snapshot

Employer: Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust — confirmed licensed sponsor
Visa route: Skilled Worker
Advertised salary: £26k – £27k
How this salary compares: about 43% below the £48,117 median across 2,411 healthcare & nursing roles with published salaries on FindSponsorJobs
Location: Parkstone, Poole · Full-time
Similar roles nearby: 1 other live healthcare & nursing role in Parkstone — browse them
Posted: 14 October 2026
How we verify sponsors: employers are matched against the UK Home Office register of licensed sponsors — read our methodology.

About this sector

Healthcare and nursing is the largest sponsored category in the UK. NHS trusts, private hospitals, GP practices, and specialist clinics sponsor registered nurses, doctors, allied health professionals, and support workers through the Health and Care Worker visa — which carries lower application fees and faster processing than the standard Skilled Worker visa.