Support Worker (Mental Health)

Rota Support Ltd; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Rota Support LTD is recruiting Support Workers across Suffolk, near Bury St Edmunds, for ad-hoc, flexible shifts on a zero-hours contract. You’ll work across residential homes, respite and supported living services, supporting adults with learning disabilities or mental health needs and covering rota gaps.

Ideal candidates have at least 4 months experience in a residential setting, good spoken and written English, and a compassionate, patient approach to helping others.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 months experience in a residential setting.
• Good spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Helping with meal preparation.
• Household chores.
• Administering medication.
• Helping with managing finances.
• Accessing community facilities, going shopping and meeting friends.
• Providing general emotional support.

Skills

Residential care experience

English proficiency

Job description

About the Company

Rota Support LTD specialises in the supply of permanent and temporary Care, Nursing & Support staff into the private healthcare sector, including care homes for the elderly, nursing homes, learning disability andmental health homes and supported living services, as well as private hospitals.

About the Role

We are looking to recruit Support Workers based across Suffolk that are in nearby proximity to Bury St Edmunds and who are looking for ad-hoc, flexible shifts. These shifts can accumulate into either full time hours or part time hours, but will be offered on a 0 hours contract. The role will include working at different residential homes, respite and supported living services, for both adults with learning disabilities or mental health, covering gaps in our clients rotas due to annual leave, maternity leave, sickness and vacancies. These shifts may arise at short notice due to last minute emergencies, whilst also being booked weeks in advance, depending on the clients needs.

Everyday tasks will consist of the following, but not be limited to;

• Helping with meal preparation
• Household chores
• Administering medication
• Help with managing finances
• Accessing community facilities, going shopping and meeting friends
• Providing general emotional support.

About the Person

A suitable candidate for this position will be somebody that has a minimum of 4 months experience in a residential setting, which supports adults with mental health conditions and struggles. Somebody that has a good understanding of spoken and written English. Somebody that is compassionate, patient and enjoys helping others.

This position is subject to a enhanced DBS check and providing evidence of right to work in the UK