Mental Health Support Worker

iBC Healthcare; Kidderminster; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Support Worker in Kidderminster, making a difference in the lives of vulnerable adults. You will provide essential support, promote independence, and enhance quality of life through compassionate care. With comprehensive training and career development opportunities, this role promises genuine job satisfaction. If you're passionate about making a difference, apply today!

Benefits

Fully paid comprehensive training

Career development opportunities

Funded qualifications

Employee assistance program

Paid holidays (28 days including Bank Holidays)

Qualifications

• Experience in care industry or equivalent is essential.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviour and conflict.

Responsibilities

• Supporting individuals with disabilities using person-centred approaches.
• Providing emotional and practical support.
• Empowering individuals to learn new skills.

Skills

Communication

Compassion

Time Management

Flexibility

IT Literacy

Education

Diploma Level 2

Diploma Level 3

Diploma Level 4

Diploma Level 5

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 guarantees to give you all the support to ensure you can 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 Details

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

Duties Include

• Supporting people 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.
• Supporting individuals to access community facilities and participate in community groups.
• Building strong relationships to promote independence and enhance quality of life.
• Empowering individuals to learn new skills or 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 individuals with mental health conditions, complex care needs, and challenging behaviours.
• Full UK Manual Driving Licence preferred.
• Ability to multi-task effectively.
• Good time management, organization, attention to detail, and flexibility.
• IT literacy.
• A positive ‘can do’ attitude.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Compassionate, caring, and positive personality.
• Genuine passion for making a difference in people's lives.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviour and conflict.
• Team player and capable of working independently.

Benefits of Working with IBC

• Competitive salary.
• Fully paid comprehensive training and induction programs.
• Career development and progression opportunities.
• Funded qualifications (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).

About iBC Healthcare

• iBC is a leading health and social care provider in the Midlands, supporting hundreds with learning disabilities, complex needs, autism, and mental health needs.
• We hold contracts with over 20 Local Authorities & ICBs and develop bespoke care facilities.
• Our mission is to support people with disabilities to lead meaningful lives through quality support and access to mainstream activities.
• We are committed to listening to and valuing those we support, respecting their goals and aspirations.
• We invest heavily in staff support and training to ensure excellent daily support.
• Recent staff survey shows 97% recommend IBC as a great workplace, and 93% intend to stay for the next 35 years.

If you are seeking a role with genuine job satisfaction, where you can make a real difference every day, please apply below.