Support/Care Worker

Lifeway’s Group; Hereford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in mental health support is seeking compassionate individuals for a flexible role in Hereford. This position offers the chance to make a real difference in clients' lives by providing tailored, person-centred support. With flexible hours and a supportive team, you'll engage with clients in a rewarding environment focused on recovery and independence. Join a dedicated team that values innovation and inclusivity, and take the next step in your professional journey with comprehensive training and development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive Pay for Sleep In Shifts

Refer a Friend Cash Reward

Free Enhanced DBS Check

28 Days Annual Leave

Access to NEST Pension

Bike 2 Work Scheme

Discounts on Shops and Events

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience providing care to individuals with mental health needs is preferred.
• Willingness to learn and develop skills in person-centred support.

Responsibilities

• Provide recovery-focused support to clients in a community setting.
• Engage positively with clients to promote independent living.

Skills

Communication Skills

IT Skills

Mental Health Awareness

Education

NVQ/QCF in Health & Social Care

Tools

Word Processing Software

Database Management

Email Communication

Job description

Looking for a flexible role with opportunities to grow?

At Lifeways we provide specialist support and recovery services for people with enduring mental health needs, supporting them in the transition from institutional environments back into their own home within the community.

We know that every situation is unique. And regardless of the diagnosis, we always focus on each person’s situation - tailoring our approach to meet their unique needs.

In order to do this successfully we need you! Being a part of the Lifeways team is really rewarding. That’s why we look for people seeking to grow both personally and professionally.

We are looking for caring, honest, innovative individuals to join our dedicated team of Bank Recovery Support colleagues to positively engage with our clients in our 'Enhanced Community Recovery’ supported living service in Hereford.

Hours are flexible, you pick what suits you, based on the rota. Shifts include days, sleep ins, weekends, evenings and lone working.

Benefits include

• Competitive rates of pay for Sleep In shifts
• Refer a Friend cash reward
• Free enhance DBS check
• Professionally supportive team and employer
• 28 days annual leave (pro rata)
• Access to NEST Pension
• Bike 2 Work Scheme
• Discounts on high street and online shops, supermarkets, holidays and events
• Employee Assistance Programme

About you, about the role

You may already have experience of providing care to people with mental health support needs, although full training will be given to enable you to provide recovery focused, person-centred support for our clients to live as independently as possible within the community.

You will already have an understanding of the needs of people living with mental health and its effects, the willingness to learn, have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and have good I.T. skills, including word, databases and e-mails. If you have an NVQ/QCF in Health & Social Care, that’s great! If not, we will support you in obtaining this and beyond.

We believe in equal access to opportunities and create environments where people feel valued and comfortable in being themselves at work. Our commitment to an inclusive community is shown by both our employee engagement and awareness initiatives and in how we empower people to do their best every day. This is reflected in our core values of Caring, Honest, One team, Innovative, Courageous and Equal = CHOICE. These values are firmly embedded in everything we do, guiding our culture and the behaviours we expect from each other so we can confidently move forward with one shared purpose, delivering exceptional care and support.

This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

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