Mental Health Support Worker

iBC Healthcare; Leicester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Training and induction

Career development

Diploma funding

Blue Light Card

Udemy courses

Cycle to work

Employee assistance programme

Paternity/Maternity support

Wellbeing support

Casual dress

Paid holidays

Job summary

iBC Healthcare is seeking a female Support Worker for a Residential Service in Leicester to support adults with complex needs. You will provide person-centred care, assist with daily tasks including medication, cooking, cleaning and paperwork, and help residents access community activities.

This full-time role is 33 hours per week with day shifts and a pay rate of £12.81 per hour. iBC emphasizes staff development, comprehensive training, and progression opportunities within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Experience within the care industry, ICSSs or equivalent essential.
• IT literate and proficient with basic paperwork.
• Good communication skills across diverse groups.
• Compassionate, caring personality with a genuine passion for helping others.
• Ability to work well in a team and independently when needed.
• Strong multi-tasking and time management abilities.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing needs of residents.

Responsibilities

• Support people with disabilities using person-centred approaches to help achieve outcomes.
• Carry out basic daily duties including medication administration, cooking, cleaning and paperwork.
• Provide emotional and practical support to residents.
• Assist residents to access community facilities and participate in groups.
• Build strong relationships to promote independence and quality of life.
• Encourage residents to learn new skills and pursue hobbies.

Skills

Experience in care industry

IT literate

Communication skills

Compassionate

Team player

Multi-tasking

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/ progression and guarantees to give you all the support to ensure you can do amazing daily?

If so, then look no further.

We have an excellent opportunity for a Support Worker to join our incredible Residential Service. We have opportunities available located in LE2 3JD

Role Details

• Role: Support Worker
• Pay Rate: £12.81 Per Hour
• Shifts: Days
• Full-time - 33 Hours

Duties Include

• To support people with disabilities, including individuals with profound and complex needs, using person-centred approaches to enable people to achieve positive outcomes as defined in their support plan.
• Basic daily duties include medication administration, cooking, cleaning, and paperwork.
• To Provide emotional and practical support.
• To support the people in our care to access community facilities and be included in community groups.
• To build a robust relationship with the people in our care to promote independence and improve quality of life.
• To Empower the people in our care to learn new skills or pursue hobbies and interests.

Person Specifications

You must be Female for this role

• Experience within the care industry, ICSSs or equivalent essential
• Previous experience Supporting people with Mental Health Conditions, Complex Care needs and Challenging Behaviours.
• The ability to multi-task.
• Good time management, organization, attention to detail and flexibility.
• IT literate.
• A positive ‘can do’ attitude.
• Good Communication Skills.
• You must have a compassionate, caring, positive personality.
• Possess a genuine passion for making a real difference in people’s lives.
• Able to manage challenging behaviour and conflict.
• Works well as part of a team as well as individually.

Benefits When Working With IBC

• Competitive Salary.
• Fully paid Comprehensive Training and induction programmes.
• 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 programme
• Enhanced Paternity and Maternity
• Wellbeing Support
• Casual Dress
• Paid Holidays (28 days Inc Bank Holidays)

Who is iBC Healthcare, and what do we do?

• iBC is a leading Health & Social care provider in the Midlands, providing support to 100s of individuals with learning disabilities, complex needs, autism & mental health needs.
• We hold contracts with over 20 Local Authorities & ICB and continue to build relationships with commissioners to develop bespoke care facilities.
• We exist to support people with disabilities to live meaningful lives by providing quality support and access to mainstream activities and opportunities throughout our various services.
• We promise to ensure that people who use our services are listened to, valued, and supported with all their goals and aspirations.
• As an employer, we invest heavily in the support structure to ensure daily support is always given and that all staff members are equipped and trained to do their best in their roles. We believe our staff do amazing every single day because they do.
• Our staff survey which has recently been conducted concluded that:
  • 97% of our workforce have recommended IBC Health Care as a great workplace.
  • 93% of our workforce will likely remain within IBC for the next 35 years.

So, if you are looking for a role where you will get genuine job satisfaction and can do amazing everyday whilst making a real difference in the lives of the people in our care,