Mental Health Support Worker

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals with complex needs?

Do you have experience supporting those with Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder (EUPD), which is also known as borderline personality disorder (BPD)?

If yes, then look no further.

We have an exceptional opportunity for you to become a part of our growing Supported Living Team in Worksop.

Role: Mental Health Support Worker

Pay Rate: £12.40 Per Hour

Shifts: Days 14 hrs - Nights 10 hrs

Contract: Full time & Part time - Permanent

Duties Include:

• Supporting people with disabilities, including individuals with profound and complex needs, using person-centred approaches to achieve positive outcomes as defined in their support plan.
• Basic daily duties such as medication administration, cooking, cleaning, and supporting varied activities.
• Providing emotional and practical support.
• Assisting the people in our care to access community facilities and be included in community groups.
• Building robust relationships with the people in our care to promote independence and improve quality of life.
• Empowering the people in our care to learn new skills or pursue hobbies and interests.

• Good understanding of behaviours that may be deemed as challenging, coupled with developmental issues.
• Resilient, confident, and possessing exceptional skills in supporting adults from a forensic mental health background.
• A positive ‘can do’ attitude.
• Good communication skills.
• Knowledge and understanding in supporting individuals at risk of self-harming.
• Genuine passion for making a real difference in people’s lives.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviour and conflict.
• Works well as part of a team as well as individually.
• A Full UK driving licence is ideal for this role but not essential.
• Experience within the care industry, ICSs, or equivalent is desirable but not essential.
• Ability to multi-task, with good time management, organization, attention to detail, and flexibility.

• 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.
• Financial rewards from time to time for your participation in our engagement surveys.
• Paid Holidays (28 days Inc Bank Holidays)

iBC is a leading Health and 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.

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