We have a great opportunity for support workers to join our established and growing team!
Do you have the right skills and experience in adult social care supporting those with Mental Health, Behaviours that may Challenge and/or ABI or working age dementia?
We are looking for the right people with the right values and knowledge to join our service to aid the quality of life of those we support. We are committed to safer recruitment and working with vulnerable adults. This is a fantastic time to join our company and take advantage of our benefits and opportunities to progress.
We are recruiting Support Staff with at least 1 years' experience who can undertake the following:
- Managing and supporting individuals with Mental Health needs and/or Dementia or transferable experience supporting other complex needs.
- Managing complex behaviour and risks presented.
- Professional and able to communicate effectively.
- Motivating individuals to develop their skills and set goals.
- Supporting individuals working towards their goals.
- Supporting with daily and independent living tasks.
- Providing support to access to community activities.
- Supporting individuals to integrate back into the community.
- Working under the supervision and guidance of our strong leadership team and wider multi-disciplinary teams.
- To have a minimum NVQ L2 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent) and be willing to undertake further training.
- To be flexible and always put the service user in the centre of everything you do!
We are looking for someone who has the following attributes:
- Flexible.
- Reflective in practice.
- Team Player.
- Compassionate.
- Professional.
- Problem Solving.
- Good understanding of Mental Health Conditions and how they can affect behaviour.
- Good Communication Skills.
- Good level of assessing risk.
- Accountable.
- High Work Ethic.
- Knowledge of CQC, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguarding and Person-centred Practice.
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Free DBS renewal
- Refer a Friend Scheme Available
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Transport links
- Wellness programme
- Free access to many training courses, including the care certificate
- Ongoing career development opportunities for promotions and development.
- Overtime opportunities
We offer specialised training, company pension and development opportunities. All successful candidates with satisfactory references can expect to receive from us the following:
- Enhanced DBS checks paid for by the company.
- Staff are paid monthly on the 10th of each month.
- 28 days annual leave based on full time contract of 40 hours (including bank holidays). Two additional days annual leave granted following two years consecutive service with the company.
- All staff are subject to a 6-month probationary period.
- Staff receive an induction upon commencement of their employment.
- Training is paid for by the company, including any updates.
- All staff work a variety of days, nights, and weekends.
- All staff can expect to work 13-hour day shifts and 12-hour night shifts.
- This role is subject to Enhanced DBS Checks and Safer Recruitment Checks.
Please contact Lisa Napper on 0191 4618795 for further information and to request an application form, or by email.
COVID-19 considerations:
All Public Health and Government Guidance is adhered to and updated as required.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £13.25 per hour
Benefits:
- Bereavement leave
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee mentoring programme
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Transport links
Experience:
- Mental Health, ABI/dementia or learning disability: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
