Support Worker

CONIX RDBM Architects; Scunthorpe; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare recruitment agency is seeking a Learning Disabilities Support Worker to provide vital care for individuals facing mental health challenges. The successful candidate will assist with daily activities, promote well-being, and develop personalized care plans as part of a multidisciplinary team. Opportunities for training and development are provided, and candidates should have relevant experience and qualifications.

Benefits

Comprehensive training and development program

Free Uniform

Employee discount opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Mental Health Support Worker role for at least 6 months.
• Access to a vehicle is essential.
• Supporting learning disabilities and autism is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to individuals with mental health conditions.
• Assist with daily living activities, including personal care and medication management.
• Monitor and document client progress, reporting concerns.

Skills

Emotional support

Relationship building

Personal care

Medication management

Education

Relevant qualifications in Health and Social Care or Mental Health (e.g., NVQ Level 2/3)

Job description

Job Title: Support Worker

Location:Various locations to include Hull, Doncaster & Scunthorpe.

Salary:Starting from £13.93 per hour + Holiday Pay

About Us:For over 20 years, our unique people-first approach to Healthcare and Homecare has enabled us to go from strength-to-strength. So much so that we are now one of the most accredited healthcare recruitment agencies in the UK.

Role Overview:As a Learning Disabilities Support Worker, you will provide vital care and support to individuals experiencing mental health challenges. You will work alongside a multidisciplinary team to deliver tailored care plans, helping service users manage their mental health and achieve their personal goals. Your role will be pivotal in promoting independence, dignity, and overall well-being.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to individuals with mental health conditions, both in residential settings and within the community.
• Assist with daily living activities, including personal care, meal preparation, and medication management.
• Build trusting relationships with clients, offering emotional support and encouragement.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals, families, and other stakeholders to develop and implement personalized care plans.
• Monitor and document client progress, reporting any concerns to senior staff or healthcare professionals.
• Promote a safe, positive, and inclusive environment for all clients.
  
  

About You

• A valid UK driving license and access to a vehicle is essential.
• Previous experience in a Mental Health Support Worker role for at least 6 months.
• Previous experience with supporting learning disabilities, autism and PDA is essential.
• Relevant qualifications in Health and Social Care or Mental Health (e.g., NVQ Level 2/3) are an advantage.
  
  

What We Offer

• Comprehensive training and development program, including a full day introductory onsite training for complex care as part of your induction.
• Opportunities for further training and development within a growing organisation.
• We fund DBS applications for successful candidates.
• Free Uniform.
• Employee discount opportunities such as a Blue light card and Carers Discount
  
  

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. We are a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.

As you would expect, safeguarding and protecting the children, young people and vulnerable adults that we work with is of the utmost importance so we have policies and procedures in place to promote safeguarding and safer working practices and everyone who joins the team is subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks.

This job advertisement has been placed by a recruitment agency. By applying for this position, you agree to the processing of your personal data by the agency for recruitment purposes, including sharing your information with the client. All personal data will be managed in compliance with GDPR guidelines.