Rehabilitation Assistant (Support Worker)

Delphi Care Solutions Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Mansfield is seeking a Rehabilitation Assistant (Support Worker) to enhance the lives of service users. The role requires experience in the healthcare sector with a focus on individuals with mental health needs, learning disabilities, and autism. The position offers a competitive hourly wage of £12.60 - £12.87 and involves both day and night shifts. Candidates should possess excellent communication and organizational skills, along with relevant qualifications.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years' experience as a support worker in the healthcare sector.
• Experience with mental health, learning disabilities, and autism.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure service users' needs and preferences are met.
• Contribute to the efficient functioning of the service.
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of service users.
• Maintain effective working relationships with staff.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Leadership skills

Analytical skills for problem solving

Education

NVQ or RFQ qualification in Social Care

Job description

No Work Visa Sponsorship for this position.

Are you looking for the next career opportunity in your social care journey? Are you a rehabilitation assistant (support worker) with care delivery experience in care settings such as - learning disabilities, autism and challenging behaviour? Are you committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of service users in line with accepted best practice to help enhance their lives?

If your answer is yes, then Delphi Care Solutions has the best suited role for you.

Job Details

Job Title: Rehabilitation Assistant (Support Worker)
Location: Mansfield, Nottingham (NG19)
Salary: £12.60 - £12.87/per hour (Depending on Qualification & Experience)
Job Type: Permanent - Full Time
Work Schedule: Office-Based
Hours of Work: Days, Nights & Weekends; 35 hours/per week (07:30am - 2:30pm and 2:30pm - 9:30pm and 9:30pm to 7:30am over 7 days)
Start Date: Immediate, but subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS check

Responsibilities

• Ensuring Service Users are at the heart of care delivery and their wishes and preferences enhance their wellbeing
• Contributing to the efficient running of the service
• Supporting Service Users to maintain their relationships and connections with the local community
• Ensuring Care Plans and other information about how to support Service Users are followed
• Being responsible for informing the Team Leader/Nurse of any changes in the needs of Service Users
• Being responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of those individuals they support
• Adhering to all Infection Control Policy and Procedures and to ensure that I keep up to date with my scheduled Infection Control Training
• Developing effective working relationships with other employees within the client site
• Working in cooperation with members of the multi-disciplinary teams to maximise opportunities for Service Users
• To seek opportunities for personal and professional growth
• Having good knowledge of, and working within, the Fundamental Standards
• Understanding the regulatory framework that governs the service, including the role of CQC and their requirements
• Committing to achieving the relevant qualifications commensurate with the role
• Attending statutory training and any other training as directed by management
• Understanding and adhering to all policies and procedures relevant to the role

Requirements

• Minimum 1-2 years' work experience in UK healthcare sector as a support worker with mental health, challenging behaviour, learning disabilities and autism in an adult service - Essential
• Excellent communication (written and verbal), and organizational skills.
• Good leadership skills
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills for problem solving.
• NVQ or RFQ qualification in Social Care - Preferable.