Relief Mental Health Support Worker (Dual Sites)

Jewish Care; Greater London; Vor Ort; GBP 17.000 - 22.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Jewish Care is seeking Bank Mental Health Support Workers to join our Residential Care team. You will assist residents with personal care, meals, and medication, helping them live with independence and dignity at our Mental Health Care Homes in London.

You will work at Sidney Corob House and Jack Gardner House, with shifts including nights, evenings and weekends on a rolling bank basis. The role supports adults 50+ and 18+ in a diverse, multicultural environment.

Qualifikationen

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent.
• Knowledge of mental health conditions and care approaches.
• Experience supporting individuals with mental health needs in residential settings.
• Experience providing personal care and medication administration.
• Ability to assess risk and promote dignity and independence.
• Comfort working in a multicultural environment.

Aufgaben

• Provide personal care and assist with meals.
• Administer medication and monitor residents' health.
• Support daily routines to promote independence and wellbeing.
• Offer companionship and emotional support.
• Organise and participate in recreational activities.

Kenntnisse

Mental health awareness

Patient & compassionate

Engage residents

Teamwork

Ausbildung

NVQ Level 2/3 in Health and Social Care

Jobbeschreibung

Join Our Multi-Award-Winning Team!

We are seeking Bank Mental Health Support Workers to join our dedicated Residential Care team. This vital role is key to ensuring our residents lead meaningful lives and feel connected to their community.

About the Role

As a Mental Health Support Worker, you will deliver exceptional care and support to residents within our Mental Health Care Homes. This includes assisting with personal care, administering medication, and supporting residents in daily activities that promote choice, independence, and dignity.

You will be working at our Sidney Corob House, providing care for adults aged 50+ with mental health needs, and Jack Gardner House, a safe and welcoming home for Jewish adults aged 18+ with mental health needs.

Sidney Corob House, is based at 122-126 Fortune Green Road, London, NW6 1DN
Jack Gardner House, 184–186 Golders Green Road, London, NW11 9AG

This post is working various shifts on a bank basis which includes nights, weekends, and evening shifts. You will be asked to cover the following shifts:

Shift Pattern (Weekly Rota):

2 x Morning Shifts: 8am – 4pm
1 x Long Day Shift: 8am – 10pm
1 x Night Shift: 10pm – 8am

What You'll Be Doing

In this rewarding role, you will:

• Provide personal care, assist with meals, and administer medication.
• Support residents in their daily routines to promote independence and wellbeing.
• Offer companionship and emotional support to residents.
• Assist in organising and participating in recreational activities.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, families, and other stakeholders to provide holistic support.

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking individuals who are compassionate, patient, and dedicated to improving the lives of people with mental health needs.

• NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent).
• Knowledge and understanding of mental health conditions.
• Experience in supporting individuals with mental health challenges, ideally in a residential care setting.
• Experience providing personal care, administering medication, and completing risk assessments.
• The ability to engage and motivate individuals with complex needs.
• Experience working in a multicultural and diverse environment.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a multi-award-winning organisation.
Receive ongoing training and development.
Make a real difference in the lives of our residents.

If you are passionate about supporting people with mental health needs and want to be part of a caring and committed team, we would love to hear from you.

Jewish Care is the largest provider of health and social care services for the Jewish community in the UK. Every week, we touch the lives of 10,000 people. We provide services to a range of people including older people, people with mental health needs and people living with dementia.

Our five values are at the heart of the way we work. They drive how we act as individuals and as an organisation and shape our culture. We value Excellence, Integrity, Innovation, Compassion, and Inclusivity.

Jewish Care operate a rolling recruitment process and reserve the right to close the advert once a suitable candidate has been identified.