Support Worker / Full Training Provided

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Support Worker who is compassionate, supportive with strong communication skills is required for a well-established mental health charity based in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, West Midlands.

FULL TRAINING PROVIDED

The organisation will provide full training. However, experience supporting people with mental illness or experience providing care and/or support services within another social care setting in either a paid or voluntary capacity would be extremely desirable.

Hope, Openness and Passion are just some of the words that describe the organisations values. If you are passionate about improving the lives of individuals severely affected by mental illness and resonate with their values, then this role could be the one for you.

SALARY:£18,090 - £19,860 per annum + Benefits

LOCATION:Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, West Midlands

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

WORKING HOURS:35 Hours per Week on a rota basis

Job Overview

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Support Worker who is compassionate, supportive with strong communication skills to join the organisations friendly and welcoming team.

IS THIS YOU?

• Are you passionate about ensuring people with mental health needs are being supported and cared for?
• Would you like to be part of a leading Mental Health Care Provider where you can make a difference?
  

If this sounds like you and you want to work as a Support Worker within the charitys friendly and supportive team, then we would like to hear from you.

Working as a Support Worker you will join the team at an eight-bed nursing care home for people living with a mental illness, which is led by the charitys mental health nurse.

The home is located within walking distance to local amenities and Stratford-upon-Avon town centre. Service users are encouraged to attend local events and take part in local community life.

How will you make a difference as a Support Worker within the organisation?

• Provide key worker support to a specified number of individuals, including one to one support and liaison with other mental health agencies on behalf of people who use the services
• Enable individuals to self-manage their personal and domestic resources and to undertake activities of daily living
• Develop a rapport with individuals based on respect and honesty, the post holder will at all times work within clear professional boundaries and the charitys Mental Illness Code of Conduct
• Enable and encourage individuals to find out about local services and facilities within their community and facilitate access to alternative services where specific needs are identified
• Familiar with individual Care / Recovery Plans and support people who use the services in achieving their goals
• Carry out all needs assessments, individual safety and support planning within organisational and legislative requirements
• Work with individuals in developing, reviewing, monitoring and adapting support and safety plans
• Undertake basic personal care tasks as outlined in the care plan including support with: eating or drinking; toileting (including in relation to menstruation); washing or bathing; dressing; oral care; and the care of skin, hair and nails
• Prompt and supervise an individual to allow them to carry out personal care activities, where they do not have the capacity or ability to carry out any of these activities without such prompting
• Liaise with other external agencies, complimentary therapies and community groups on behalf of people who use our services
  

About The Company

Imagine being part of an organisation whose common purpose is to help those who are severely impacted by mental illness. The company believes that everyone should be treated with respect and dignity and thats why equity is one of their core values.

They draw on the expertise, unique perspectives and lived experience of their people regardless of who they are or their background to help them become an inclusive and anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider who reflect the diverse communities they support as a mental health charity.

Candidate Requirements

What are we looking for?

• Experience of providing support to people with a mental illness; or experience of providing care and/or support services within another social care setting in either a paid or voluntary capacity
• Knowledge and understanding of recovery principles and embedding the ethos of recovery into your own practice
• The ability to make a comprehensive assessment of an individuals situation and needs; to develop, implement and review risk management plans and devise support plans to meet these needs
• QCF Diploma or NVQ level 3 in Care or Certificate in Community Mental Healthcare (or working towards) or an equivalent qualification
  

Dont meet all requirements?

If the role sounds exciting to you but your experience, skills or qualifications dont exactly match every single requirement, we would still encourage you to apply, you may be just the right person for the position!

This post will be subject to a DBS Enhanced with Adults Barred check

Benefits

• Rewards, wellbeing, and benefits platform: Providing access to thousands of discounts and benefits including cashback; reloadable cards; savings etc
• Wellbeing support: A hub that gives physical, and mental health support. The company also have an Employee Assistance Programme with access to appointments
• Flexible Working you get to choose where you work, managing your own diary. Generous annual leave, starting at 25 rising to 30 days, plus bank holidays, as well as your birthday off
• Contributory pension scheme
• Structured Induction: Onboarding you into the Charity supporting your wellbeing along the way
• Receive up to £300 when you introduce a friend or family member
  

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JOB REF: AWDO-P9560

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