Support Worker

Jane Lewis Healthcare Recruitment; North East; On-site; GBP 19,286 - 22,041; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Weekly pay

Flexible shifts

Free comprehensive training

Enhanced DBS check

Violence management training

24/7 branch support

Job summary

Jane Lewis Healthcare Recruitment is seeking a compassionate Support Worker in Durham to help vulnerable individuals live safely and with dignity. You will work in residential and community settings, delivering person-centred care and supporting daily activities, mobility, meals, and medication management.

You will build trusting relationships, model positive behaviours, support life skills and independence, and contribute to a nurturing home environment.

Qualifications

• Aged 18 or over.
• Right to work in the UK (no sponsorship available).
• Minimum 6 months' experience working with service users with complex mental health needs.
• Full manual UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Supporting individuals with mental health conditions in a residential and community setting.
• Deliver day to day care to the young person, aligned to their individual care plan and needs, including supporting with daily activities, medication management, meal preparation and any other personal care tasks they may require.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with the young person, whilst maintaining clear and professional boundaries.
• Act as a positive role model for the young person, along with coaching and mentoring them to develop life skills, independence and achieve personal goals, resulting in positive outcomes.
• Create and promote a safe, stable and nurturing home environment.
• Deescalate behaviours and support the emotional regulation of the young person in a person‑centred way through approved behaviour management strategies as outlined in the young person's PBS and care plans.
• Consistently identify and mitigate risks relating to the young person, the team or external stakeholders, and where relevant, updating risk assessments and care plans to reflect this

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Conflict management

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Support Worker

Location: Durham Pay Rate: £14.60 - £16.50 per hour, weekly pay Reference: SW/Durham/5

Are you a compassionate individual looking to make a difference in people's lives? We'd like you to join us at Jane Lewis as a Support Worker in Durham

Benefits

• Competitive pay: £14.60 - £16.50 per hour + holiday pay per hour, weekly pay
• Flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle
• Free comprehensive training
• Enhanced DBS check provided
• In depth managing of violence and aggression training provided free of charge
• 24/7 support from our dedicated branch team

Responsibilities

• Supporting individuals with mental health conditions in a residential and community setting
• Deliver day to day care to the young person, aligned to their individual care plan and needs, including supporting with daily activities, medication management, meal preparation and any other personal care tasks they may require
• Build positive and trusting relationships with the young person, whilst maintaining clear and professional boundaries
• Act as a positive role model for the young person, along with coaching and mentoring them to develop life skills, independence and achieve personal goals, resulting in positive outcomes
• Create and promote a safe, stable and nurturing home environment
• Deescalate behaviours and support the emotional regulation of the young person in a person‑centred way through approved behaviour management strategies as outlined in the young person's PBS and care plans
• Consistently identify and mitigate risks relating to the young person, the team or external stakeholders, and where relevant, updating risk assessments and care plans to reflect this

Qualifications

• Aged 18 or over
• Right to work in the UK (no sponsorship available)
• Minimum 6 months' experience working with service users with complex mental health needs
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Full manual UK drivers licence
• Experienced in handling conflicts and challenging behaviour professionally and effectively
• Takes positive steps to support YPs in achieving their goals and aspirations
• Provides guidance and support to other members of the care team
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
• Willingness to undergo training for skill and knowledge development
• Resilient and calm under pressure
• Be able to complete a mixture of days, nights and sleep in shifts if required of up to 40hrs per week
• Ability to build rapport with vulnerable adults

About Jane Lewis

Established in 1987, Jane Lewis Healthcare is a trusted UK healthcare recruiter, supplying skilled professionals across the health and social care sector. We put people first and are committed to delivering safe, high-quality care to vulnerable individuals.