Mental Health support worker

We have an excellent opportunity for a Support Worker to join our Supported living service located in CV5 7BB.

• Role: Support Worker Driver
• Pay Rate: £12.90 per hour
• Shift: Days
• Hours: Full-time – 42 hours per week

Duties Include

• To support people with disabilities, including individuals with profound and complex needs, using person‑centred approaches to enable people to achieve positive outcomes as defined in their support plan.
• Basic daily duties include medication administration, cooking, cleaning, personal care and paperwork.
• Provide emotional and practical support.
• Support the people in our care to access community facilities and be included in community groups.
• Build robust relationships with the people in our care to promote independence and improve quality of life.
• Empower the people in our care to learn new skills or pursue hobbies and interests.

Person Specifications

• Experience within the care industry, ICSe or equivalent essential.
• UK driving licence essential.
• Previous experience supporting people with mental health conditions, complex care needs and challenging behaviours.
• Knowledge/experience with autism and schizoaffective disorder.
• Ability to multi‑task.
• Good time management, organisation, attention to detail and flexibility.
• IT literate.
• A positive “can do” attitude.
• Good communication skills.
• Compassionate, caring, positive personality.
• Passion for making a real difference in people’s lives.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviour and conflict.
• Works well as part of a team as well as individually.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Fully paid comprehensive training and induction programmes.
• Career development and progression opportunities.
• Funded qualifications such as diplomas levels 2,3,4 & 5.
• Reward and recognition schemes – including star performer of the month.
• Blue light card.
• Free access to Udemy online courses.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Enhanced paternity and maternity.
• Wellbeing support.
• Casual dress.
• Paid holidays (28 days including bank holidays).

Apply if you are looking for a role where you can make a real difference in the lives of the people in our care.

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