Support Worker (complex service)

Sis Ltd; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established care provider is seeking a passionate Support Worker to join a new service in Macclesfield. This exciting opportunity involves supporting individuals with complex mental health needs in a bespoke living environment. You'll be part of a dedicated team, helping clients develop independent living skills and improve their quality of life. With a focus on Positive Behaviour Support and collaboration with multidisciplinary professionals, your role will be both challenging and rewarding. If you're self-motivated and eager to make a difference, this position offers a chance to contribute to meaningful change in people's lives.

Benefits

Excellent Pension Scheme

Enhanced employee Healthcare Benefits

Free NVQ training

Enhanced DBS paid for

£350 Refer a friend Bonus

Qualifications

• Experience caring for adults with complex mental health needs.
• Willingness to work towards health & social care qualification.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals within a complex mental health supported living scheme.
• Implement Positive Behaviour Support and Communication plans.

Skills

Empathy

Self-motivation

Dynamic care approach

Creativity in care

Education

Level 2 health & social care qualification

Job description

Roles available - Full time, part time, and BANK roles available!

The role of Support Worker

Due to the opening of a new service, we have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated individual who can bring with them a variety of skills to support individuals within a complex mental health supported living scheme.

This role may be suited to those with experience supporting individuals with complex and challenging behaviours, implementing Positive Behaviour Support and Communication plans, as well as working within a multi-disciplinary team.

About the service

SIS is a leading care provider in the Northwest. We have been supporting individuals with mental health and housing needs since 2014. We are developing this brand-new service in Macclesfield to support a more complex client group in a specialist, bespoke development. This will be a 24-hour, PBS-led service with input from our OT and MH professionals. Individuals will have their own apartment within a 10-unit complex with staff on site. The service aims to support individuals who have had long stay admissions in locked door rehabilitation units, forensic units, and out of area placements. This may be their first opportunity to live semi-independently and develop independent living skills. While challenging, there is a lot of opportunity for the successful candidate to help improve people’s lives and build an excellent team around the service.

What you will get in return:

• Excellent Pension Scheme
• Enhanced employee Healthcare Benefits
• Free NVQ training
• Enhanced DBS paid for by SIS (T&Cs Apply)
• £350 Refer a friend Bonus – Tell your friends about us and earn an extra £350 when they join (T&Cs apply)

What we are looking for:

• Level 2 health & social care qualification or willingness to work towards this
• Experience of caring for adults with complex mental health needs and challenging behaviours
• Enthusiasm for making a difference
• Self-motivated, empathetic, dynamic, and creative within the care sector

This post is subject to safer recruitment processes and an Enhanced DBS check (and if regulated activity this will include a check against the barred list(s)).

Job Overview

Location: Macclesfield | Salary: £14 hourly | Roles: Full time, part time, BANK