Mental Health Support Worker

Ibchealthcare; Kidderminster; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading health and social care provider is seeking a dedicated Support Worker in Kidderminster. The role involves supporting vulnerable adults with complex needs, ensuring their independence and quality of life. With full training and career development opportunities, this position offers a fulfilling career path. If you are compassionate and passionate about making a difference, apply now to join a supportive team.

Benefits

Fully paid comprehensive training

Career development opportunities

Funded qualifications

Employee assistance program

Paid holidays (28 days including bank holidays)

Casual dress code

Qualifications

• Experience in the care industry is essential.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviour and conflicts.

Responsibilities

• Supporting individuals with disabilities using person-centred approaches.
• Providing emotional and practical support.
• Assisting individuals to access community facilities.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

Compassion

Flexibility

Job description

Do you want a career making a real difference to vulnerable Adults with complex needs?

Are you looking for an employer who invests in their staff’s development and progression, guaranteeing all the support you need to excel daily?

If so, then look no further.

We have an excellent opportunity for a Support Worker to join our incredible Supported Living Service. Opportunities are available in DY11 6LS.

• Role: Support Worker
• Pay Rate: £12.40 per Hour
• Shifts: Days
• Full-time - 42 hours per week

Duties Include:

• Supporting individuals with disabilities, including those with profound and complex needs, using person-centred approaches to enable positive outcomes as outlined in their support plans.
• Basic daily duties such as medication administration, cooking, cleaning, and paperwork.
• Providing emotional and practical support.
• Assisting individuals to access community facilities and participate in community groups.
• Building strong relationships to promote independence and improve quality of life.
• Empowering individuals to learn new skills and pursue hobbies and interests.

Person Specifications:

You must be Female for this role.

• Experience in the care industry, ICSs, or equivalent is essential.
• Previous experience supporting people with mental health conditions, complex care needs, and challenging behaviours.
• Full UK Manual Driving Licence preferred.
• Ability to multi-task, good time management, organization, attention to detail, and flexibility.
• IT literacy.
• A positive ‘can-do’ attitude.
• Good communication skills.
• A compassionate, caring, and positive personality.
• Genuine passion for making a difference in people's lives.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviour and conflicts.
• Works well both as part of a team and independently.

Benefits of working with IBC:

• Competitive salary.
• Fully paid comprehensive training and induction programs.
• Career development and progression opportunities.
• Funded qualifications such as Diplomas levels 2, 3, 4 & 5.
• Reward and recognition schemes, including Star Performer of the Month.
• Blue Light Card.
• Free access to Udemy online courses.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Employee assistance program.
• Enhanced paternity and maternity leave.
• Wellbeing support.
• Casual dress code.
• Paid holidays (28 days including bank holidays).

Who is iBC Healthcare, and what do we do?

• iBC is a leading health and social care provider in the Midlands, supporting hundreds of individuals with learning disabilities, complex needs, autism, and mental health issues.
• We hold contracts with over 20 local authorities and ICBs, developing bespoke care facilities.
• We aim to support people with disabilities to live meaningful lives by providing quality support and access to mainstream activities and opportunities.
• We listen to, value, and support the goals and aspirations of those we serve.
• As an employer, we invest heavily in our staff support and training to ensure they can perform their roles effectively. Our staff do amazing every day because they are supported to do so.
• Our recent staff survey shows:
• 97% of our workforce recommend IBC Healthcare as a great workplace.
• 93% intend to remain with us for the next 3-5 years.

If you seek a role with genuine job satisfaction where you can make a real difference daily, please apply below.

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