Mental Health Support Worker

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

Job summary

An established industry player in care services is seeking dedicated Mental Health Support Workers to join their compassionate team. This role involves providing exceptional care and support to individuals with complex mental health needs, enabling them to live fulfilling lives. With a strong emphasis on training and development, you will be equipped to assist clients with daily tasks, medication management, and fostering independence. The company prides itself on its family values and has been recognized as a top homecare provider in the UK. If you are passionate about making a positive impact and committed to outstanding care, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in Mental Health preferred, training will be provided.
• Full UK driving license and access to a vehicle required.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level care and support to vulnerable individuals.
• Assist with daily tasks, including medication and appointments.
• Promote client recovery and independence through support.

Skills

Mental Health Support

Compassion

Resilience

Medication Assistance

Engagement and Participation

Driving License

Education

NVQ/Diploma L3 CYP or equivalent

Job description

Alcedo Care are actively looking for Mental Health Support Workers and HCA’s, with a passion for delivering outstanding care preferably with NVQ/Diploma L3 CYP or equivalent.

Shift Patterns: Variable 12 hour shifts (including some weekend work)

Location of work: Warrington & Halton.

We are currently working with adults and children with complex mental health needs in the community, and we are very passionate about the work we do, offering the opportunity for our clients to achieve positive outcomes.

As a Support Worker, you’ll provide a high level of care and support to vulnerable people, enabling them to live the life they choose.

You’ll ideally have experience of working within the field of Mental Health and/or be willing to undertake full training in supporting and caring for this cohort of clients.

You’ll assist with daily tasks which may include medication assistance, attending appointments, motivating, and encouraging independence, engagement, and participation.

You will receive full training with additional skills being taught to promote and aid client recovery. You will be supported by our RMN’s to play an active role in our internal multi-professional team.

The role can be challenging at times, so a positive attitude, compassion, resilience, and vigilance are important to join our team as a Mental Health Support Worker.

As you will be supporting our service users in the community, a full UK driving licence with access to your own vehicle is required.

Alcedo Care has been rated a top 20 homecare provider in the UK for the past 5 years by our clients, a testament to the work of our amazing care teams.

We’re a family-owned company and operate with family values at the heart of everything we do.

If you are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of others and are committed to providing exceptional care and support, we welcome your application to join our dedicated team at Alcedo Care.