Recovery-Focused Mental Health Support Worker

Turning Point; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

31 days holiday

Total reward package

Job summary

Pendlebury House, part of Turning Point in Swinton, Manchester, is recruiting a Support Worker to deliver compassionate, person-centred care in a hospital setting for adults with mental health needs. The role involves building therapeutic relationships, supporting daily living, and working with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure safe, recovery-focused care in line with CQC standards.

The post is 37 hours per week on a shift rota (including early, late, night, weekends and bank holidays).

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills, empathy and professionalism.
• Experience or qualification in health and social care desirable.

Responsibilities

• Building respectful, therapeutic relationships that promote trust, dignity and emotional safety
• Working in partnership with service users, using co-production to support personalised recovery goals
• Supporting individuals to have choice, control and involvement in their care and daily routines
• Delivering care that is least restrictive, recovery-focused and proportionate, in line with positive risk-taking principles
• Recognising early indicators of deterioration and responding promptly to maintain safety and wellbeing
• Supporting the development of coping strategies, resilience and self-management skills
• Promoting independence through support with daily living skills, preparing individuals for community living
• Encouraging engagement in meaningful, purposeful activities that support social inclusion and hope
• Working collaboratively with nurses, occupational therapists, assistant psychologists and project workers to provide consistent, joined-up care
• Delivering care in line with individual care, risk and recovery plans, the Mental Health Act, and relevant legislation
• Contributing to a safe, inclusive and well-led environment, where safeguarding, learning and continuous improvement are prioritised

Job description

Pendlebury House, part of Turning Point in Swinton, Manchester, is recruiting a Support Worker to deliver compassionate, person-centred care in a hospital setting for adults with mental health needs. The role involves building therapeutic relationships, supporting daily living, and working with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure safe, recovery-focused care in line with CQC standards.

The post is 37 hours per week on a shift rota (including early, late, night, weekends and bank holidays).