Empowering Support Worker - Mental Health & LD

Turning Point; North East; Vor Ort; GBP 12.000 - 17.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

29 days holiday per year

Option to buy additional holidays

Not-for-profit employer reinvests in/​

Career development opportunities

Zusammenfassung

Turning Point is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to help individuals with learning disabilities and mental health needs live fulfilling lives in our Cramlington and Bedlington services.

You will promote independence, assist with daily tasks, organize activities in the local community, and support personal care and medication where needed. A strong empathetic approach and good communication are essential.

Qualifikationen

• Empathy is essential, with patience and understanding for people with learning disabilities and mental health needs.
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive, energetic team player.
• Experience in mental health support is highly valued and beneficial.

Aufgaben

• Promote the independence of people we support.
• Support a full range of daily activities including cleaning and cooking, days out or holidays.
• Arrange activities in the home and local community.
• Develop life skills and personal interests.
• Help people stay safe and healthy.
• Assist or prompt with personal care needs.
• Support people with medication administration.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to service monitoring.

Kenntnisse

Empathy

Communication skills

Team player

Patience

Flexible

Mental health experience

Jobbeschreibung

Turning Point is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to help individuals with learning disabilities and mental health needs live fulfilling lives in our Cramlington and Bedlington services.

You will promote independence, assist with daily tasks, organize activities in the local community, and support personal care and medication where needed. A strong empathetic approach and good communication are essential.