Support Worker

Sellick Partnership; Truro; On-site; GBP 16,843 - 23,988; Full time

Job summary

Sellick Partnership is recruiting a Support Worker for a temporary ongoing role in Penryn, Cornwall. The position is 37 hours per week at £14.82 per hour and will involve working within mental health and alcohol & substance misuse services.

You will support individuals, carry out risk assessments and maintain records, with a focus on safeguarding and collaborative teamwork. The role requires a current Enhanced DBS and a valid driving license with access to a vehicle.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS is essential.
• Driving license and access to own vehicle are essential.

Responsibilities

• Understand individual support needs and contribute to effective support plans.
• Confidently complete risk assessments and manage identified risks.
• Communicate clearly and build strong, positive relationships.
• Maintain accurate records and use digital systems efficiently.
• Work independently when required and collaborate within a team.
• Remain flexible and adjust to changing demands.
• Stay focused under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Show resilience and adapt to challenges.
• Maintain a friendly, positive approach, even in difficult situations.

Skills

Communication

Risk assessment

Record keeping

Digital systems

Education

Enhanced DBS

Driving license

Job description

Support Worker - Mental Health and Alcohol & Substance Misuse

£14.82 per hour

Penryn, Cornwall

37 hours per week

Temporary ongoing contract

Sellick Partnership are supporting an organisation with the recruitment of a Support Worker on a temporary ongoing basis.

Key responsibilities

• Understand individual support needs and contribute to effective support plans.
• Confidently complete risk assessments and manage identified risks.
• Communicate clearly and build strong, positive relationships.
• Maintain accurate records and use digital systems efficiently.
• Work independently when required and collaborate well within a team.
• Remain flexible and able to adjust to changing demands.
• Stay focused under pressure and meet required deadlines.
• Show resilience and adapt well to challenges.
• Maintain a friendly, positive approach, even in difficult situations.

Essential Criteria

• Enhanced DBS (Essential)
• Driving license and access to own vehicle (Essential)

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