Support Worker

BRC Jobs; Newquay; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

BRC Jobs in Newquay is seeking a Support Worker for a 2-month contract at our supported living service. You will provide person-centred support to customers with mental ill health and substance issues, building trust while managing risk and supporting individual goals.

You will work 22.5 hours weekly in 3 shifts and must be comfortable with lone working and adapting to changing needs. A compassionate, professional approach and strong record-keeping are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience or good understanding of support needs and planning.
• Experience in risk assessing and risk management.
• Confident communicator who builds positive relationships.
• Organised with good record-keeping and computer skills.
• Confident working independently and as part of a team.
• Comfortable with lone working.
• Flexible and adaptable in approach.
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Resilient and calm in challenging situations.
• Friendly, approachable and positive.
• Passionate about supporting vulnerable people.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support to customers experiencing mental ill health and/or alcohol and substance misuse.
• Support customers who may display challenging behaviour, maintaining a calm, professional and positive approach.
• Build trusting and respectful relationships with customers.
• Support customers with their individual needs, goals and support plans.
• Contribute to risk assessments and effective risk management.
• Promote independence, dignity, wellbeing and positive outcomes for customers.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records and support documentation.
• Communicate effectively with customers, colleagues and other professionals.
• Work confidently both independently, including lone working, and as part of a team.
• Respond appropriately to challenging situations and work effectively under pressure.
• Adapt to changing circumstances and the individual needs of customers.

Skills

Risk assessment

Communication

Record keeping

Computer skills

Independence

Lone working

Teamwork

Adaptability

Resilience

Positive attitude

Compassion

Job description

Support Worker

LOCATION: Newquay

HOURS: 22.5 hours per week

WORKING PATTERN: 3 x 7.5-hour shifts, Monday–Sunday, between 8am and 9pm

SALARY: £15.34 per hour PAYE

DURATION: 2 months

Are you passionate about supporting people and making a real difference in their lives? We are looking for a Support Worker to join our team at our supported living service in Newquay, supporting customers who may experience challenging behaviour associated with mental ill health and alcohol and substance misuse. This is a rewarding role where you will provide person-centred support, build positive relationships and help customers work towards greater stability and independence. You will need to be compassionate, resilient and confident when working in challenging situations, while always maintaining a professional and positive approach.

About the role:

• Provide person-centred support to customers experiencing mental ill health and/or alcohol and substance misuse.
• Support customers who may display challenging behaviour, maintaining a calm, professional and positive approach.
• Build trusting and respectful relationships with customers.
• Support customers with their individual needs, goals and support plans.
• Contribute to risk assessments and effective risk management.
• Promote independence, dignity, wellbeing and positive outcomes for customers.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records and support documentation.
• Communicate effectively with customers, colleagues and other professionals.
• Work confidently both independently, including lone working, and as part of a team.
• Respond appropriately to challenging situations and work effectively under pressure.
• Adapt to changing circumstances and the individual needs of customers.

About you:

• Experienced in or has a good understanding of support needs and support planning.
• Experienced in risk assessing and risk management.
• A confident communicator who can build positive relationships and rapport with customers.
• Organised, with good record-keeping and computer skills.
• Confident working independently and as part of a team.
• Comfortable with lone working.
• Flexible and adaptable in their approach to work.
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Resilient and able to remain calm in challenging situations.
• Friendly, approachable and positive.
• Passionate about supporting vulnerable people and helping them achieve positive outcomes.