Support Worker Mental Health

Northern Healthcare Ltd; Preston; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS check paid

Job summary

Northern Health Care Ltd in the Preston area is seeking Support Workers for our 24-hour supported living and mental health rehabilitation unit. This full-time role involves 12-hour shifts, rotating days and nights, and delivering compassionate, person-centred care to clients to help them lead ordinary lives.

You will maintain care skills, undertake training as required, support the manager to maintain quality of service, follow current best practices and comply with policy, procedures and health

Qualifications

• You will be caring, compassionate and committed to provide the support that allows our clients to lead ordinary lives
• A positive attitude, friendly, caring & understanding nature are an absolute must
• You will maintain care skills at a current level and undertake such training and development as may from time-to-time be required

Responsibilities

• Carry out other similar reasonable duties according to the business needs
• Undertake any training relevant to the requirements of the role
• Comply with health and safety procedures and safe working practices
• Adhere to data protection procedures, ensuring that sensitive business data remains confidential

Job description

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

Due to expansion we are looking for Support Workers for our Preston unit

You will be working in one of our 24 hour supported living, mental health rehabilitation units. This role will be full time, 12-hour shifts, rotating on days and nights.

You will be caring, compassionate and committed to provide the support that allows our clients to lead ordinary lives. A positive attitude, friendly, caring & understanding nature are an absolute must.

You will maintain care skills at a current level and undertake such training and development as may from time-to-time be required to maintain practices as up-to-date.

You will support the manager in achieving the aims and objectives of the Company and maintaining the level of quality of service provided to the service users.

You will provide care in accordance with current best practices, according to policy and procedures, agreed standards, legislative requirements, relevant regulations under the direction of the Manager, and within the financial plans agreed from time-to-time.

The post holder is expected to;

• Carry out other similar reasonable duties according to the business needs
• Undertake any training relevant to the requirements of the role
• Comply with health and safety procedures and safe working practices
• Adhere to data protection procedures, ensuring that sensitive business data remains confidential

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.