Support Worker | Magherafelt Mental Health Service

TN United Kingdom; Derry/Londonderry; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to join their team at the Magherafelt Mental Health Service. This role is vital in helping service users with complex needs achieve greater independence and enhance their life skills. You will provide essential support in daily tasks, fostering community engagement and personal development. With comprehensive training provided, this position offers opportunities for professional growth and a chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those recovering from mental health challenges. If you're passionate about making a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Paid Annual Leave

Refer-a-Friend Bonuses

24/7 Team Support and Training

Pension Plan

Professional Development Opportunities

Employer-Funded Healthcare Scheme

Early Access to Wages

Career Progression Opportunities

PPE Provided

Confidential Counselling

Qualifications

• Support service users with complex needs to live independently.
• Utilise various communication tools effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals in developing independence skills like budgeting and personal care.
• Promote community engagement and support service users.

Skills

Effective Communication

Resilience

Problem Solving

Independence Skills Development

Education

Relevant Qualification in Health and Social Care

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Support Worker | Magherafelt Mental Health Service, Londonderry

Client:

Praxis Care

Location:

Magherafelt Mental Health Service

Job Category:

-

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

3

Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

Job Description:

What’s the Role:

Support Worker

What It Takes:

An important part of the staff role is to support our service users who have complex needs to enable them to live as independently as possible.

Essential qualities include resilience, effective communication, and the ability to utilise a variety of communication tools.

Our dedicated staff team supports service users in developing independence skills such as shopping, cleaning, personal care, community access, budgeting, and housing-related tasks to help maintain their tenancy.

Where You Would Work:

Magherafelt Mental Health Service provides support to individuals recovering from mental health issues, living within their own homes. The aim is to promote independence and enhance life skills like problem solving, budgeting, and home management. The service encourages engagement with the community and other support services, operating daily with shifts between 9am-9pm.

Why Praxis Care:

If you seek a career that develops you, challenges you, and makes a difference, then Praxis Care is the place for you. We support individuals with mental ill health, autism, learning disabilities, and dementia across multiple regions.

We provide comprehensive training lasting two weeks before starting your role, covering all necessary information and skills.

Benefits:

• Paid annual leave increasing with service length
• Refer-a-friend bonuses
• 24/7 team support and training
• Pension plan
• Opportunities for professional development and qualifications
• Employer-funded healthcare scheme
• Early access to wages (coming soon)
• Career progression opportunities
• PPE provided
• Additional hours opportunities
• Confidential counselling
• Long service awards
• Cycle to work scheme
• Support for wellbeing and maternity pay

Salary Details:

Salary based on 39 hours per week.

Application Process:

For more information, contact us. To apply, click the 'apply online' button below.

Closing Date: Thursday 19th October 2023

Interview date: Tuesday 24th October 2023

A waiting list may be created for similar vacancies within 9 months of the interview.

This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable individuals. Background checks, including references and police checks, are required for successful candidates.

Praxis Care is an Equal Opportunities Employer