Overview
Become a Mental Health Night Support Worker with Active Prospects!
Location: Redhill, Surrey - Short walk from the bus stop/train station to the service. (Drivers are always welcome – there is free onsite parking available)
Salary: £12.75 per hour
Service Type: Adult Complex Care Service
Speciality: Mental Health, Autism, Learning Disability
About the service
This service consists of 6 individual flats supporting 6 females requiring a wide range of support from emotional support, learning new coping mechanisms, and being able to express their true selves.
The role
* We are looking for people who have a passion for working with people with enduring mental health, a keen interest in the psychology behind complex behaviours that challenge and the willingness to learn and practice Positive Behaviour Support.
* The role is about supporting people to lead a Gloriously ordinary life full of opportunity, fun and helping people to reach their goals and aspirations. The role can be tough, but the rewards outweigh.
* You will need to be adaptable, flexible, mature and be able to support our people to gain back their independence through empowerment, active support, positive risk-taking and out of the box thinking.
* Active Prospects is recruiting for Night Support Worker(s) to join our complex care service in Redhill Surrey.
Responsibilities
* Provide night-time support to residents with enduring mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities across six flats.
* Support emotional well-being, help residents learn coping mechanisms and express themselves.
* Promote independence and person-centred planning through empowerment and active support.
* Utilise Positive Behaviour Support strategies and engage in out-of-the-box thinking to manage complex needs.
Requirements / Qualifications
* Adaptable, flexible and mature approach.
* Willingness to learn and apply Positive Behaviour Support.
* Interest in working with people with mental health challenges and complex behaviours.
Benefits
* Competitive hourly rate of £12.75 per hour
* A comprehensive training programme (full pay)
* Funding towards driving lessons …for those not on the road yet
* Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave Enhanced Pay
* Access to a Blue Light Discount Card (for retail, holidays, gym memberships etc)
* Exclusive membership with Tastecard
* Free access to our Employee Assistance Programme
* Support with Level 3 and Level 5 NVQ Qualifications
* Opportunity to enrol on our Leadership Programme for Future Leaders
* Opportunity to learn skills to progress (80% of our managers started as Care Workers!)
* Refer a Friend Scheme (Earn £500 per successful referral!)
How to apply
What are you waiting for?
Click the link to apply! Contact Recruitment@activeprospects.org.uk - for further information.
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