Relief Project Worker

Inspire Wellbeing; Antrim; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care organization in Antrim, Northern Ireland is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to provide exceptional care and support to Service Users. Responsibilities include developing trusting relationships and supporting Service Users in managing their mental and physical health. The ideal candidate will have a qualification in care or extensive experience in a related health setting. This role requires flexibility in working hours, including shifts and weekends.

Qualifications

• Flexible to work shifts in Supported Housing, including nights and weekends.
• Educated to QCF/NVQ Level 2, or equivalent in a related subject.
• Minimum of 12 months experience in health and social care.

Responsibilities

• Develop trusting relationships with Service Users.
• Maintain a therapeutic environment.
• Support Service Users in managing their health and wellbeing.

Skills

Flexibility

Motivating and supporting Service Users

Record maintenance

Education

QCF/NVQ Level 2 in a related subject

12 months paid experience in health and social care

Job description

Provide the highest possible standard of care and support to Service Users by actively promoting and implementing Recovery by using a strengths based person centred approach.

Responsibilities

• Develop & maintain a trusting & professional relationship with Service Users and act in a supportive & empathetic manner towards them.
• Contribute to & help maintain a harmonious and therapeutic environment.
• Support Service Users to manage their Mental health, physical health and wellbeing through the development, implementation and monitoring of individual wellbeing and safety management plans.
• Actively encourage the involvement of Service Users in all aspects of decision making, be sensitive and seek solutions to difficulties encountered by them.
• Deliver care & support within the context of a social inclusion and recovery approach which is designed to work with people to find and maintain hope, re-establish a positive identity, build a meaningful life and take responsibility and control.

Skills and Qualifications

• To be flexible as the role will involve working on a rota/shift basis in Supported Housing. Shifts will include early shifts, late shifts, night shifts, weekend and/or night cover as required to meet the needs of the scheme.
• Be educated to QCF/NVQ Level 2, or equivalent, in a related subject e.g. Care and 6 months paid experience supporting people within a health and social care setting.OR
• A minimum of 12 months paid experience supporting people within a health and social care setting.
• Have proven experience of motivating, supporting and mentoring Service Users.
• Experience of maintaining service user and agency records.

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