Mental Health Support Worker
Location - Wrexham
£13.50 per hour
Role Description - Mental Health Support Worker
Gray Healthcare is recruiting a new team of mental health support workers in the Wrexham area to support a lady in her late twenties with diagnoses of Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder and Schizoaffective Disorder. She lives independently in her own home and receives 1:1 support 24 hours a day. The lady has interests in baking and crafts, enjoys staying busy and active. Support will be provided by a female team on mixed shifts, including days and waking nights.
Mental Health Support Worker Required Skills and Experience
Social care experience, ideally within mental health, supporting individuals with complex care needs.
Experience encouraging individuals with complex health needs and learning disabilities.
Experience supporting individuals with challenging behaviors.
Experience implementing detailed care plans and risk assessments.
Must have the right to work in the UK and have been employed in the UK for at least 6 months. Sponsorship is not available.
This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
Hours
1 x 36-hour contract on days - 3 x 12-hour shifts with alternate weekends.
Induction and Training
Initial week of online training covering company induction, systems, and medication. Followed by in-person training on PROACT-SCIPr-UK, a PBS approach to least restrictive practice. Additional person-centered training tailored to the individual supported. Ongoing training and career development encouraged.
Benefits
Highly competitive salary
Fully paid induction and training
Company pension
Professional development opportunities
28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
Blue Light Card
Additional annual leave with service, up to 33 days
About Us
Gray Healthcare is a specialist health and social care provider supporting people with complex needs, disabilities, and long-term conditions. We help individuals transition from inpatient services to community living, offering bespoke support tailored by a multidisciplinary team to meet current and future needs.
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