Support Worker

Active Care Group; Broadfield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider in neuro and mental healthcare is seeking a Support Worker for Oswald House in Lancashire. The role involves supporting vulnerable women with complex mental health issues through their rehabilitation journeys. Ideal candidates should have experience in the care sector and be passionate about providing person-centered care. Strong communication skills are essential, and all candidates must undergo an Enhanced DBS check.

Qualifications

• Experience working within the care sector or mental health.
• Genuine interest in providing person-centered care.
• Effective communication skills at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Build open relationships with supported individuals.
• Support rehabilitation programs for residents.
• Communicate issues to the clinical team.
• Record and report work activities accurately.

Skills

Relationship Building

Communication

Personal Care Support

Interest in Care

Mental Health Experience

Job description

Overview

Come and join one of the UK's largest independent providers in neuro and mental healthcare. We proudly employ over 4000+ people - no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone. We'd like you to join us as a Support Worker at our service Oswald House in Lancashire. Oswald House is a specialist residential service providing rehabilitation, care and support to vulnerable women with complex mental health issues. Purposefully small Oswald House has capacity for up to 9 female residents, allowing for a calm, relaxing environment. There is a large lounge area allowing for residents to convene and to interact in a communal setting during their recovery. We have a large garden where residents are encouraged to cultivate plant life whilst learning new skills in the process. We are close to local amenities and have multiple transport links on our doorstep allowing for supervised outings.

• Build relationships with the people we support, which are open and two way
• Support to undertake their rehabilitation programme
• Establish methods of communication with the people we support, reducing barriers when necessary
• Support with activities of daily living and personal care when needed
• Communicate any issues to the clinical team
• Accurately report and/or record work activities
• A genuine interest in providing the best person centred care possible
• The ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Experience working within the care sector / mental health
• Successful candidates will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS

We also want to ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable facilities to participate in job applications or interviews to perform essential job functions. To support this, we are a Disability Confident committed employer.