Lead Care Worker - Mental Health & High Support
Care England
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Job summary
Elysium Healthcare is seeking a Senior Support Worker for Beck House in Darlington. The role requires NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care and experience in Mental Health care. You will oversee shifts, support service users, and coordinate activities while liaising with families and professionals.
The role offers a range of benefits and a supportive environment with opportunities for career development across the Elysium Healthcare network.
Qualifications
- Experience as Senior Support Worker or extensive care experience in Mental Health
- Leadership skills and experience
- Empathy and a caring and compassionate nature
- Willingness to support residents with personal hygiene
- Excellent people and communication skills
- Ability to deal with challenging behaviours
- Hard-working and honest, reliable, flexible
Responsibilities
- Organise and oversee the smooth running of a shift
- Ensure the wellbeing of all service users
- Respond to challenges or concerns and supervise support staff
- Organise activities and administer medication
- Communicate with families and professionals
- Oversee daily reports, budgets, audits and H&S checks
- Maintain a positive and professional approach in a challenging environment
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Job description
Elysium Healthcare is seeking a Senior Support Worker for Beck House in Darlington. The role requires NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care and experience in Mental Health care. You will oversee shifts, support service users, and coordinate activities while liaising with families and professionals.
The role offers a range of benefits and a supportive environment with opportunities for career development across the Elysium Healthcare network.
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