Caring Alternatives has a vacancy for an experienced Support Worker to join our team providing outcome focused, individualised support for 8 clients. We always take a pro-active, holistic and person-centred approach to enable people to achieve their stated goals. The ideal candidate will provide:
Key Responsibilities:
* Emotional Support: Offer empathetic listening, practical advice, and guidance to help individuals feel understood and validated.
* Daily Living Assistance: Prompts
* with personal grooming, eating, medication management, and household chores.
* Monitoring and Interventions: Observe changes in behaviour or mood, monitor medication use, and provide crisis support when necessary.
* Developing Care Plans: Collaborate with individuals to create personalised care plans that address their specific needs, goals, and challenges.
* Skill Development: Help individuals develop personal skills, engage in hobbies, and access community services and social activities.
* Advocacy and Empowerment: Advocate for the rights of individuals and empower them to take control of their mental health, promoting independence and self-confidence.
Qualifications:
* At least 1 year of experience working with individuals who have mental health illnesses.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Compassionate, patient, and empathetic nature.
What We Offer:
* Full induction, training, and ongoing personal development, including Care Certificate, QCF Level 2 and 3 in Health and Social Care.
* Flexible working hours, 24 hours per week which may include a sleep in shift (from 5 PM to 9 AM) with one weekend in two off.
* 5.6 weeks holiday per year and access to a pension scheme.
* A friendly working environment, good work/life balance, and holiday pay.
Join us in making a positive impact on the lives of individuals in our community. Apply now to discuss the benefits of a supportive and dynamic team
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.90 per hour
Benefits:
* On-site parking
Application question(s):
* Do you live within 5 km of BL3 postcode?
Experience:
* Mental Health Support: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
* Care Certificate Qualification (required)
Work Location: In person