Support Worker (Mental Health)

Rota Support Ltd; Woodbridge; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care staffing agency in Suffolk is looking for Support Workers to provide flexible care services across various residential homes. Ideal candidates should have at least four months of experience supporting adults with mental health conditions. Responsibilities include meal preparation, administering medication, and providing emotional support. The position offers flexible shifts on a zero hours contract.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Help with meal preparation.
• Perform household chores.
• Administer medication.
• Assist with managing finances.
• Access community facilities and meet friends.
• Provide general emotional support.

Skills

Compassion

Patience

Communication skills

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.