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Care Assistant / Support Worker

Job Title: Mental Health Support Worker
Reference Number: HCPA002506
Company Name: Bienvenue Supported Housing Services
Shifts Available: Evenings , Days , Nights , Weekends
Location: St Albans
Type of Care Provider: Supported Living
Supporting individuals with: Older Adults , Mental Health , Substance Misuse
Pay/Salary: £11.50 - £12.50 Per Hour
Hours of Work: 9am to 3pm, 3pm to 8pm, Sleep in - 8pm to 7am (up to 30 hours per week)
Driving Required: Yes
Contract Type: Full Time Contract, Part Time Contract, 0 Hours Contract

About the Company

 

Are you interested in making a positive difference to some of the most vulnerable people in our society? Are you looking for a job that will give you job satisfaction every day, where each day is different? If so, then this is the job for you!

We are a small Supported Living Service in St Albans, offering help and support to Adults with Mental Health illnesses. Our aim is to provide the highest standard of care and support to the individuals who reside with us and to help them integrate into the community, to live a fulfilled and meaningful life. 

 

We are looking for compassionate, hard-working, reliable individuals to become a Support Worker within our small friendly team.

 

Why should I apply for this Mental Health Support Worker job?

 

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  • Flexible working hours
  • Option to do just sleep-ins, or just days. 
  • Sleep ins paid at £45 per night
  • Permanent and Bank vacancies available
  • Employee of the month scheme! 
  • Pension Scheme
  • Skills for Care funded training 
  • Free Parking
  • Paid DBS
  • Opportunity to progress via training programs 

What does this Mental Health Support Worker job involve?

 

  • Sleep-ins 2x per week
  • Providing support with household tasks.
  • Providing emotional support for an individual and their families.
  • Supporting and helping with health care needs, including routine checks, and observing medication is being taken correctly.
  • Developing and implementing Support Plans
  • Encouraging and supporting the development of personal skills through hobbies and interests.
  • Teaching life skills, such as shopping, using public transport and paying for bills.
  • Working with other healthcare professionals to ensure that all care needs meet the highest possible standards.

 

Am I the right person for this Mental Health Support Worker job?

 

  • Ideally, we would prefer experience, but that is not essential
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Good telephone manner and a good level of spoken English
  • Observant and sensitive to a service user's needs
  • Ability to liaise with outside agencies and other professionals
  • Ability to work productively as part of a team and your own 
  • Employees need to be professional, punctual, and passionate about making a difference
  • Great problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt and act accordingly to situations.
  • Good time management skills to be able to support the needs of multiple people.