Support Worker Mental Health

Northern Healthcare Ltd; Saltaire; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS check paid

Job summary

Northern Health Care Ltd provides mental health recovery services and operates 24-hour supported living units in the North of England. We are recruiting a Support Worker- Mental Health for Shipley and Wakefield, working full-time on 12-hour shifts with day/night rotation.

We seek caring, compassionate staff who can help clients lead fulfilling, independent lives. DBS check will be paid for prior to starting.

Qualifications

• Level 2/3 Health and Social Care preferred.
• Experience not required if you show passion and values.

Responsibilities

• Support clients to live day-to-day, promoting independence.
• Act as advocate and key worker as required.
• Dispense medication / support clients with taking medication.
• Support clients per care plans and collaborate with the team.
• Maintain hygiene and cleanliness in flat; encourage healthy lifestyle.
• Involve families, friends, and social workers as appropriate.
• Complete administrative tasks on computer.
• Follow confidentiality and safeguarding policies.

Education

Health and Social Care Level 2/3

Job description

Role

Northern Health Care Ltd provides mental health recovery services across the North of England. 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 to recruit a Support Worker- Mental Health for our units in Shipley and Wakefield. You will be working in a 24-hour supported living, mental health rehabilitation unit. This role will be full time, 12-hour shifts, required rotation on days and nights.

We are seeking caring, compassionate and committed Support Workers to provide the support that allows our clients to lead ordinary lives. We can offer variety, progression, training and job satisfaction.

A positive attitude, friendly, caring & understanding nature are an absolute must. Our client’s sometimes need support and they have varied lives and interests, this could be trains, cooking, art or going to social groups. We are seeking caring, compassionate and committed individuals with the right values to be support workers, supporting our clients to lead fulfilling and independent lives. That’s where you come in.

Description

• Support client’s day to day to be able to live a full and independent life.
• Act as an advocate and key worker as and when required
• Dispense medication / support clients with taking of medication
• Support the service user in line with the care plans
• Working positively with other staff within the team
• Support the clients to keep a tidy flat and encourage hygiene and cleanliness
• Encourage clients to maintain a healthy and active lifestyle
• Where appropriate support the involvement of families, friends, social workers
• Complete all administration work as required using a computer
• Work within and implement our policy and procedure, including confidentiality and safeguarding

Ideally you will have some experience or have gained your level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care, however we will also recruit staff with no experience as long as you show passion and the values a support worker requires to work in care.

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.

Job Type: Full-time, Days and Nights

Job Type: Full-time