Recovery-Focused Mental Health Support Worker

Turning Point; Pendlebury; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

31 days holiday

Job summary

Turning Point’s Pendlebury House in Swinton (Manchester) is seeking a committed Support Worker to deliver compassionate, person-centred care in a hospital setting. The role involves a 37-hour week on a shift rota including early, late and night shifts, weekends and bank holidays.

You will work with nurses and other professionals to promote dignity, independence and recovery, following CQC expectations and least restrictive practice, with focus on safeguarding and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience or a health and social care qualification is desirable.
• Strong communication, empathy and professionalism essential.

Responsibilities

• Building respectful, therapeutic relationships that promote trust and dignity.
• Working with service users to support personalised recovery goals.
• Supporting daily living activities to promote independence and community living.
• Delivering care in line with care plans, safeguarding and positive risk-taking.
• Collaborating with nurses, occupational therapists and project workers to provide joined-up care.
• Ensuring care aligns with Mental Health Act where applicable.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Health and social care qualification desirable

Job description

Turning Point’s Pendlebury House in Swinton (Manchester) is seeking a committed Support Worker to deliver compassionate, person-centred care in a hospital setting. The role involves a 37-hour week on a shift rota including early, late and night shifts, weekends and bank holidays.

You will work with nurses and other professionals to promote dignity, independence and recovery, following CQC expectations and least restrictive practice, with focus on safeguarding and continuous improvement.