Mental Health Care Assistant

RJS Resourcing Ltd; Callington; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in East Cornwall seeks dedicated support workers to provide 2:1 assistance to a female service user with complex mental health needs. This role offers flexible shifts, competitive pay, and opportunities for career progression, making it ideal for compassionate individuals eager to make a difference.

Benefits

Flexible 12-hour shifts

Competitive pay

Enhanced rates for bank holidays and night shifts

Full PPE provided

Staff accommodation options

Free uniform

Comprehensive ongoing training and support

Career progression opportunities

Financial assistance programs

Team-building away days

Qualifications

• Experience in a mental health setting preferred.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts.
• Friendly and caring personality.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a support worker to meet service user's needs.
• Implement care plans addressing mental health challenges.
• Manage challenging behaviours using de-escalation techniques.

Skills

Mental health experience

Challenging behaviour management

Positive behaviour support

Education

Care Certificate / NVQ 2/ NVQ 3 qualifications

Job description

Join a highly respected care provider in East Cornwall and become part of a dedicated team delivering 2:1 support to a female service user with complex mental health needs and challenging behaviours. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced individuals from mental health, challenging behaviour, or supported living backgrounds to truly impact someone's life.

What We Offer:

• Flexible 12-hour shifts (days and waking nights)
• Competitive pay: 153 - 156 per shift
• Part-time and full-time contracts available (must accommodate 12-hour shifts)
• Enhanced rates for bank holidays and night shifts
• Full PPE provided
• Staff accommodation options
• Free uniform
• Comprehensive ongoing training and support
• Support to achieve Care Certificate / NVQ 2/ NVQ 3 qualifications
• Career progression opportunities, including support for NVQ 5 and management roles
• Financial assistance programs
• Team-building away days and regular monthly incentives

Your Responsibilities:

• Collaborate closely with a fellow support worker to ensure the safety, well-being, and individual needs of the service user are consistently met.
• Actively contribute to and implement detailed care plans that address the service user's mental health challenges, behaviours that challenge, and personal aspirations.
• Utilize de-escalation techniques and strategies as outlined in the care plan to support the service user effectively.
• Proactively manage and respond to challenging behaviours using positive behaviour support, risk assessments, and agreed interventions, maintaining a calm and consistent approach.

What You'll Bring:

• Ideally, previous experience in a similar mental health setting, though all relevant care experience will be considered.
• A driver's license is preferred but not essential if you can reliably commute to Callington for your shifts.
• Availability to work every other weekend.
• A friendly, trustworthy, and genuinely caring personality.
• The ability to work 12-hour shifts.

Ready to Make a Difference?

For complete details or to apply for this rewarding role, please submit your CV.

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