Overview
Permanent Complex Mental Health Care Assistant (Waking Nights - Contracted Hours). Location: Heysham, Morecambe, Lancaster and surrounding areas. Closing Date: Ongoing.
Join Alcedo Care as a Complex Mental Health Care Assistant in Heysham, Morecambe, Lancaster and surrounding areas.
Excellent rates of pay £18.00 - £18.50 per hour + Pension + Holiday Pay (equivalent to £20.78 - £21.35 per hour including holiday pay & pension).
Permanent waking night shifts:
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Equality and Diversity Note: Applications for this role are open to candidates who meet the criteria of being female. Due to the specific needs of the client we support, this role is subject to a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010. The successful applicant will be required to support a female client, including working in situations involving privacy, dignity and safeguarding considerations. For this reason, we are only able to consider female applicants for this position.
Role and Responsibilities
This is a rewarding 1:1 support role providing specialist care and support to an individual living with complex mental health needs. As a Complex Mental Health Care Assistant, you\'ll build a consistent and meaningful relationship with the person you support, helping them to live safely, independently and comfortably within their own home and local community.
Requirements and Qualifications
To apply, you should have:
* Previous experience supporting individuals with complex mental health needs
* Experience working within care, support work, mental health services or a related environment
* Experience following care plans and risk management strategies
* Strong communication and active listening skills
* The ability to remain calm and confident in challenging situations
* Experience using de-escalation techniques and positive behaviour support approaches
Candidate Profile
We\'re looking for someone who is:
* Compassionate and person-centred
* Resilient and emotionally aware
* Reliable and committed
* Adaptable and professional
* Passionate about supporting people to achieve positive outcomes
Why Join Alcedo Care?
* Guaranteed contracted hours
* Excellent rates of pay
* Paid training following successful completion of 1 week\'s work
* Enhanced bank holiday rates
* Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for 24/7 wellbeing support
* Award-winning in-house training delivered by Registered Nurses
* Career development opportunities through our Rising Stars programme and fully funded NVQs
Additional Information
Maintaining a professional appearance in line with individual client needs is essential in this role. This may include adhering to specific guidance on dress and presentation to ensure the comfort and wellbeing of the client. In some cases, this may require visible tattoos to be covered where they are known to act as a distress trigger. Any such requirements will be discussed fully during the recruitment process and are based on delivering safe, person-centred care.
Note on Applications
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