Relief Mental Health Support Worker
Location: Bisley Drive, South Shields
Hours: Relief (Flexible Hours)
£12.21 per hour
Make a Real Difference in Mental Health Support
Are you passionate about supporting people with mental health challenges and learning disabilities? Do you have the resilience, empathy, and non-judgmental approach needed to help people live fulfilling lives? If so, we’d love to hear from you!
We’re seeking a Relief Mental Health Support Worker to join our team at Bisley Drive, South Shields, where you will play a key role in providing compassionate support. This role offers the opportunity to work with a dynamic, dedicated team, offering flexibility while making a significant impact on people's lives.
The Role
At Bisley Drive, we support people within a 7-bedroom respite short break service for adults with learning disabilities.
Support Provided may include:
* Supporting all aspects of daily living, including personal care
* Domestic household support (cooking, cleaning, maintaining the home)
* Assisting with budgeting and finances
* Providing social support, helping to engage in community and social activities
* Supporting families in maintaining relationships
* Medication support
* Liaising with health and social care professionals to ensure holistic care
* Assisting with in-house and out-of-house activities, including outings and interests
While previous experience is desirable, we provide full training to help you succeed in this rewarding role.
Relief hours available: Various shift patterns including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and sleepovers.
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for individuals who are not only experienced but also share a genuine interest in mental health and learning disabilities. Ideal candidates will demonstrate:
* Resilience and an open-minded approach to supporting others
* Strong communication skills with a non-judgmental attitude
* Ability to assist with personal care, domestic tasks, and community support
* A passion for empowering people to live independently and achieve their goals
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team to provide high-quality care
The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Why Work With Us?
At Real Life Options, we believe in treating our staff with respect, care, and consideration. We offer a wide range of benefits including:
* Flexible hours to fit your personal schedule
* 28 days paid holiday (pro-rata)
* Accredited training to develop your skills and career
* Employer contributory pension scheme
* Health Cash Plan (covering dental, optical, physio & more)
* £10,000 Life Assurance cover
* Employee Assistance Programme (including 24/7 support)
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Discounted shopping & leisure activities via Reward Gateway
* Regular staff recognition and refer-a-friend bonus
We are an equal opportunities employer. We seek to recruit, train, and promote the best person for the job, ensuring a working environment free from discrimination and harassment, where all individuals are treated with dignity and respect.
If you have a disability, learning difficulty, medical condition, or individual need that may affect your performance in the application process, we will make reasonable adjustments to support you. Please let us know.
Our Values
We are driven by our core values:
Respect – Honesty – Responsibility – Excellence
If you share these values and want to help us make a real difference, apply today!
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you’re ready to take on a fulfilling, flexible role that makes a real impact, we want to hear from you. Apply today and help us deliver high-quality, person-centred care!
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