Mental Health Support Worker

Alcedo Care; Leeds; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a fast-growing family-run business that values compassion and community support! As a Care Worker, you will play a vital role in assisting adults and children with daily activities, ensuring they live independently and comfortably in their own homes. This rewarding position offers the chance to make a real difference in people's lives while being part of a supportive team. With excellent pay rates, career progression opportunities, and a focus on employee wellbeing, this is an opportunity not to be missed. If you are passionate about helping others and have the required experience, we would love to hear from you!

Benefits

Mileage contributions for car drivers

DBS payment scheme

In-house training team

Career progression opportunities

Recognition awards

Free 24/7 wellbeing support

Referral bonus of £252

Qualifications

• Must have a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Experience in a residential or community care setting is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care and daily activities.
• Support clients with mental health needs and medication.

Skills

Compassion

Crisis Prevention Training

Personal Care

Medication Assistance

Communication Skills

Education

Experience as a Support Worker

Healthcare Assistant Experience

Nursing Experience

Tools

Vehicle for Transportation

Job description

Excellent rates of pay with £15.00 to £15.50 Per hour, with weekly pay days + holidays + pension! This equates to a rolled up hourly rate of £17.37 - £17.89!

Alcedo Care has been rated top 20 homecare provider in the UK for the last 5 years by our clients, a testament to the work of our amazing care teams. We're a family owned company, and operate with the family values at the heart of everything we do.

Please note - A full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle is essential!

Do you have previous experience supporting clients to live independently? Whether you’ve worked in a residential setting or a community care setting, if you are looking for a new opportunity, we’d love to talk to you!

We’re looking for compassionate people to join our team of Care Workers in Leeds and surrounding areas to help provide care including personal care, assisting people in their own homes and out in the community.

As a Support Worker with Alcedo Care, you will be working out in the community assisting adults and children with activities such as taking them out in the community, assisting with medication, and personal care! This will include supporting clients with a variety of mental health needs and may require Crisis Prevention training, which will be provided. This is a fantastic role where you can feel the rewards of making a difference!

Alcedo Care is a fast-growing family-run business with strong values and a great culture, and we are pleased to offer:

• Mileage contributions for car drivers
• DBS payment scheme
• Dedicated in-house training team plus e-learning
• Genuine career progression opportunities including nationally recognised industry qualifications
• Recognition awards to celebrate our amazing teams
• Free 24/7 wellbeing support network
• A £252 bonus when you successfully refer a friend to us through our Care Friends programme

This role may be perfect for you if you have previous experience as a Support Worker, Healthcare Assistant, or Nurse. Or you may have personal experience looking after a family member.

As well as experience in a similar role, you will need:

• A full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle
• You must be 18 years of age to apply for this role
• A good command of spoken and written English

This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Interested? Get in touch with your CV for an open and honest chat with our dedicated in-house recruiter.