Support Worker – Mental Health

Overview

Responsibilities include supporting individuals with daily living and community access, providing emotional support and promoting independence, supporting people during periods of anxiety or crisis using de-escalation techniques, encouraging participation in social and community activities, recording accurate care notes and reporting concerns, following care plans and risk assessments, and working professionally with families and healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Supporting individuals with daily living and community access
• Providing emotional support and promoting independence
• Supporting people during periods of anxiety or crisis using de-escalation techniques
• Encouraging participation in social and community activities
• Recording accurate care notes and reporting concerns
• Following care plans and risk assessments
• Working professionally with families and healthcare professionals

Qualifications

• Experience in mental health, community care or support work (preferred)
• Calm and confident approach in challenging situations
• Excellent communication skills
• Compassionate and professional attitude
• Ability to work independently
• Good written documentation skills
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Access to your own vehicle
• Right to work in the UK
• Willingness to complete mandatory training
• Flexible availability including evenings and weekends

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