Support Worker (Mental Health)

Rota Support Ltd; Saxmundham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency in Suffolk seeks Support Workers for flexible, ad-hoc shifts across various residential homes. Candidates should have at least 4 months of experience in a residential setting supporting adults with mental health conditions. Duties include assisting with meal prep, administering medication, and providing emotional support. The role is offered on a zero-hours contract and is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 months experience in a residential setting for adults with mental health conditions.
• Good understanding of spoken and written English.
• Compassionate and patient individual.

Responsibilities

• Help with meal preparation.
• Assist with household chores.
• Administer medication as needed.
• Provide emotional support to residents.
• Help manage finances and access community facilities.

Skills

Compassionate

Patient

Understanding of mental health conditions

Good communication skills in English

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

About the Role

We are looking to recruit Support Workers based across Suffolk in areas such as Felixstowe, Ipswich, Saxmundham and Woodbridge 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.

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 various types of mental health conditions. 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.