Mental Health Support Worker

Community Integrated Care; Dumfries (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Integrated Care is recruiting for a Mental Health Support Worker in Dumfries, Virginia. This full-time role involves supporting individuals with mental health and mobility challenges at home. Candidates should demonstrate resilience and flexibility, with preferred experience in care roles. The position offers a chance to make a genuine impact in the lives of those needing assistance.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Care Assistant or Support Worker is welcomed.
• Resilient individuals with transferable skills are also encouraged.
• All necessary training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Administer medication and provide personal care.
• Support individuals in daily activities like cooking and managing finances.
• Ensure safety and happiness of the individuals supported.

Skills

Resilience

Flexibility

Empathy

Education

Experience as a Care Assistant or Support Worker

Job description

Join to apply for the Mental Health Support Worker role at Community Integrated Care.

We are recruiting Support Workers to support individuals in our Dumfries service to live independently in their own homes.

Are you looking for an opportunity where you can make a genuine difference in someone else's life? Do you consider yourself resilient? Is it important for you to have a satisfying job where you feel supported? If yes, apply now!

The people we support face challenges related to mental health, learning disabilities, and mobility issues, but they enjoy activities like going out for lunch, art groups, swimming, baking, walks, and movies. We seek inventive people to join our team of Healthcare Professionals.

Our Support Team works together to ensure the people we support are happy and safe in their own homes, receiving tailored care and support, including:

• Medication administration
• Cooking
• Personal care
• Maintaining homes and managing finances

We provide 24-hour support, requiring flexibility to work various shifts, including some weekends and waking nights.

We offer a full-time (40 hours) post and bank roles. Community Integrated Care is one of the UK’s largest health and social care charities, dedicated to enriching lives with rewarding work.

Care to join us? Previous experience as a Care Assistant or Support Worker, or experience with NHS, Prison Service, addictions, mental health, or complex care, is welcomed. We also encourage applications from resilient individuals with transferable skills, as we provide all necessary training.

Details:

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Part-time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Non-profit Organizations

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