Support Worker - Newquay (22.5h/w, Temp-to-Perm)

BRC Jobs; Newquay; On-site; GBP 1,240,000 - 2,480,000; Full time

Job summary

BRC Jobs is seeking a dedicated Support Worker for our Newquay service. You will provide person-centred support to customers experiencing mental ill health and substance misuse, helping them to maintain independence and safety.

The role involves working 22.5 hours weekly across 3 shifts, including lone working and team collaboration. You should be compassionate, resilient and capable of staying calm under pressure while recording accurate notes and communicating with professionals.

Qualifications

• Experience or understanding of support needs and planning.
• Experience in risk assessing and risk management.
• Confident communicator who can build positive relationships and rapport with customers.
• Organised with good record-keeping and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support to customers experiencing mental ill health and/or alcohol and substance misuse.
• Support customers who may display challenging behaviour, maintaining a calm, professional and positive approach.
• Build trusting and respectful relationships with customers.
• Support customers with their individual needs, goals and support plans.
• Contribute to risk assessments and effective risk management.
• Promote independence, dignity, wellbeing and positive outcomes for customers.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records and support documentation.
• Communicate effectively with customers, colleagues and other professionals.
• Work confidently both independently, including lone working, and as part of a team.
• Respond appropriately to challenging situations and work effectively under pressure.
• Adapt to changing circumstances and the individual needs of customers.

Skills

Risk assessment

Communication

Record keeping

Team work

Independent work

Lone working

Flexible

Resilience

Compassion

Customer focus

Job description

BRC Jobs is seeking a dedicated Support Worker for our Newquay service. You will provide person-centred support to customers experiencing mental ill health and substance misuse, helping them to maintain independence and safety.

The role involves working 22.5 hours weekly across 3 shifts, including lone working and team collaboration. You should be compassionate, resilient and capable of staying calm under pressure while recording accurate notes and communicating with professionals.