Night Recovery Support Worker - Mental Health Rehab

Priory Group; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Gym membership discounts

IT devices (laptops/tablets/phones)

Healthcare Cash Plan

Development opportunities

IPD sponsorship

Leadership & management development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Relocation support up to £3000

Job summary

Priory Cragston Court in Blakelaw, Newcastle upon Tyne, is recruiting a Recovery Support Worker to join the Healthcare Assistants and Support Workers team. This is a full-time role, 39.5 hours, four nights a week on an 8 week rolling rota with 8pm–8:15am shifts.

You will support service users with daily activities, assist with assessments and plans, promote independence, and help with social and rehabilitation activities while working under supervision of nurses.

Qualifications

• Experience in care or support work is desirable, but not essential – training provided.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills required.
• Commitment to professional standards, policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical and responsive care to service users while complying with procedures and healthcare legislation.
• Observe and monitor wellbeing; promptly report and document unusual physical, mental or emotional occurrences.
• Perform delegated interventions including observation, engagement, escorting to appointments, and de-escalation.
• Participate in regular team meetings and other required meetings.
• Perform light housekeeping tasks (dusting, vacuuming, changing bed clothes).
• Assist and support attendance at medical appointments.
• Support development of family connections and liaise with specialists.
• Encourage participation in social and recreational activities promoting growth.

Skills

Caring and respectful approach

Flexibility and innovation

Strong communication

Upholding standards

Care or support work experience (desi)

Job description

Priory Cragston Court in Blakelaw, Newcastle upon Tyne, is recruiting a Recovery Support Worker to join the Healthcare Assistants and Support Workers team. This is a full-time role, 39.5 hours, four nights a week on an 8 week rolling rota with 8pm–8:15am shifts.

You will support service users with daily activities, assist with assessments and plans, promote independence, and help with social and rehabilitation activities while working under supervision of nurses.