Support Worker

Northern Healthcare Ltd; Wallington; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS check paid

Training provided

Career progression

Job summary

Northern Health Care Ltd in Wallington is recruiting a Support Worker- Mental Health to join our 24-hour supported living unit. You will work full-time on 12-hour shifts, rotating days and nights.

We seek caring, compassionate and committed individuals who can help clients lead independent lives. DBS check is paid, with training and progression opportunities available.

Qualifications

• Experience in health and social care is preferred, or willingness to train.
• Level 2/3 in Health and Social Care is desirable.
• Empathy, patience and a respectful approach to clients.

Responsibilities

• Support client’s day to day to be able to live a full and independent life.
• Act as an advocate and key worker as and when required.
• Dispense medication / support clients with taking of medication.
• Support the service user in line with the care plans.
• Working positively with other staff within the team.
• Support the clients to keep a tidy flat and encourage hygiene and cleanliness.
• Encourage clients to maintain a healthy and active lifestyle.
• Where appropriate support the involvement of families, friends, social workers etc.
• Complete all administration work as required using a computer.
• Work within and implement our policy and procedure, including confidentiality and safeguarding.

Skills

Caring

Compassionate

Communication

Education

Health and Social Care Level 2/3

Job description

Northern Health Care Ltd provides mental health recovery services across the North of England. Our services include both residential units and community outreach including 24 hr support and access to experienced qualified staff.

Role

Due to expansion we are looking to recruit a Support Worker- Mental Health for our Wallington site. You will be working in a 24-hour supported living, mental health rehabilitation unit. This role will be full time, 12-hour shifts, required rotation on days and nights.

We are seeking caring, compassionate and committed Support Workers to provide the support that allows our clients to lead ordinary lives. We can offer variety, progression, training and job satisfaction.

A positive attitude, friendly, caring & understanding nature are an absolute must. Our client’s sometimes need support and they have varied lives and interests, this could be trains, cooking, art or going to social groups. We are seeking caring, compassionate and committed individuals with the right values to be support workers, supporting our clients to lead fulfilling and independent lives. That’s where you come in.

Description

• Support client’s day to day to be able to live a full and independent life.
• Act as an advocate and key worker as and when required.
• Dispense medication / support clients with taking of medication.
• Support the service user in line with the care plans.
• Working positively with other staff within the team.
• Support the clients to keep a tidy flat and encourage hygiene and cleanliness.
• Encourage clients to maintain a healthy and active lifestyle.
• Where appropriate support the involvement of families, friends, social workers etc.
• Complete all administration work as required using a computer.
• Work within and implement our policy and procedure, including confidentiality and safeguarding.

Ideally, you will have some experience or have gained your level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care, however we will also recruit staff with no experience as long as you show passion and the values a support worker requires to work in care.

Due to the nature of the role, we will pay for you to complete an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, prior to starting with us.

Please note that this role consists of:Full-time, Days and Nights which are rotational on a shift pattern

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Interviews will potentially be taking place onWednesday 21st August 2019