Flexible Mental Health Support Worker — Multi-Ward Care

Search Consultancy LTD; Preston; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Holiday pay included

Free online training

Free DBS update service

Job summary

Search Consultancy LTD is seeking a Mental Health Support Worker to assist adults and children in mental health settings across multiple wards. You will provide personal care, support recovery and help maintain accurate care plans within a flexible, shift-based role.

The role requires MAPA (or equivalent restraint training), at least 6 months UK care experience, and the ability to obtain three work references and an overseas police check if needed. Flexible shifts and DBS updates are included.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 month's experience in a UK care or support role
• MAPA training (or equivalent restraint training)
• Experience supporting people with mental health needs or learning disabilities
• Confidence delivering personal care
• Ability to provide 3 years of work references
• Ability to provide an overseas police check if you've lived in the UK for less than 5 years
• Flexibility to work across multiple wards and respond to short-notice and last-minute shift requests

Responsibilities

• Support adults and/or children as part of a multidisciplinary care team
• Deliver personal care and emotional support
• Maintain accurate care plans and documentation
• Report and escalation of safeguarding concerns appropriately
• Promote independence, dignity and choice in every interaction

Skills

Empathy

Communication

MAPA training

Job description

Search Consultancy LTD is seeking a Mental Health Support Worker to assist adults and children in mental health settings across multiple wards. You will provide personal care, support recovery and help maintain accurate care plans within a flexible, shift-based role.

The role requires MAPA (or equivalent restraint training), at least 6 months UK care experience, and the ability to obtain three work references and an overseas police check if needed. Flexible shifts and DBS updates are included.