Mental Health Support Worker

Clover care group limited; Reading; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Training provided

Support from care & clinical teams

Regular work availability

Job summary

Clover Care is recruiting experienced Mental Health and Learning Disability Care Assistants to support individuals across multiple care packages in the Reading area. You will provide personalised support within clients’ own homes and community settings, with day shifts, waking nights and longer shifts available.

Successful applicants should have previous mental health or learning disability experience, be able to work independently, and demonstrate compassion, reliability and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Previous mental health, learning disability or support-work experience.
• Be confident working independently within a client’s home or community.
• Be compassionate, reliable, patient and attentive.
• Communicate effectively and follow individual support plans.
• Maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.
• Be willing to complete package-specific training and competency assessments.
• Already have the right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Providing one-to-one care and support
• Supporting personal care and daily living activities
• Promoting independence, choice and community involvement
• Supporting individuals with routines, appointments and activities
• Monitoring wellbeing and reporting changes or concerns
• Providing medication support within your assessed competencies
• Following care plans, risk assessments and behavioural support plans
• Using positive behaviour support and de-escalation techniques
• Maintaining accurate care records
• Communicating with families and healthcare professionals

Skills

Mental health support

Learning disabilities

Communication

Empathy

Reliability

Job description

Clover Care is recruiting experienced Mental Health and Learning Disability Care Assistants to support individuals across multiple care packages in the Reading area.

We provide personalised support within clients’ own homes and community settings, helping them live safely, confidently and as independently as possible. Day shifts, waking nights and longer shifts are available.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Providing one-to-one care and support
• Supporting personal care and daily living activities
• Promoting independence, choice and community involvement
• Supporting individuals with routines, appointments and activities
• Monitoring wellbeing and reporting changes or concerns
• Providing medication support within your assessed competencies
• Following care plans, risk assessments and behavioural support plans
• Using positive behaviour support and de-escalation techniques
• Maintaining accurate care records
• Communicating with families and healthcare professionals

Depending on the package, experience may be required in:

• Mental health support
• Learning disabilities
• Autism and neurodiversity
• Positive behaviour support
• Behaviours that challenge
• Crisis prevention and de-escalation
• Emotional regulation
• Medication administration
• Community-based support
• Acquired brain injuries
• Epilepsy and seizure management
• Personal care and moving and handling

Successful applicants should:

• Have previous mental health, learning disability or support-work experience
• Be confident working independently within a client’s home or community
• Be compassionate, reliable, patient and attentive
• Communicate effectively and follow individual support plans
• Maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality
• Be willing to complete package-specific training and competency assessments
• Already have the right to work in the UK

What Clover Care offers

• Flexible day, night and weekend shifts
• Opportunities across multiple Reading care packages
• Package-specific training
• Ongoing support from our care and clinical teams
• Regular work suited to your experience and availability

Please note: Clover Care does not offer visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have valid permission to work in the UK