Support Worker (Mental Health)

Rota Support Ltd; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing company in Bury St Edmunds seeks Support Workers for ad-hoc, flexible shifts in residential settings for individuals with learning disabilities. Candidates must have at least 4 months of relevant experience and a good command of English. Responsibilities include meal preparation, administering medication, and providing emotional support. This role offers a 0 hours contract with opportunities for part-time and full-time work.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 months experience in a residential setting supporting people with learning disabilities.
• Good understanding of spoken and written English.
• Compassionate and patient personality is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with meal preparation.
• Perform household chores.
• Administer medications.
• Help manage finances.
• Facilitate access to community facilities.
• Provide general emotional support.

Skills

Compassionate

Patience

Understanding of English

Job description

Overview

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 and mental health homes and supported living services, as well as private hospitals.

Role and responsibilities

We are looking to recruit Support Workers based across Suffolk in areas such as Bury St Edmunds, Haverhill, Ipswich and Sudbury that 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.

• 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 / Qualifications

A suitable candidate for this position will be somebody that has a minimum of 4 months experience in a residential setting, which supports people with a learning disability. 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 an enhanced DBS check and providing evidence of right to work in the UK.