SUPPORT WORKER/HEALTHCARE ASSISTANT with MENTAL CARE EXPERIENCE
DAY/NIGHT SHIFTS, 12‑HOURS SHIFT
Job Types: Full‑time, Permanent
We are only able to accept applicants who have the right to work in the UK and live within a commutable distance to the location of the job role and able to work full‑time 33‑44 hours per week.
The Nursing home offers a range of specialist care for residents, ranging from Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Schizophrenia care to care for stroke victims.
Successful applicants, will have 1‑2 years experience preferably in a similar role.
Salary: £12.81 per hour
No sponsorship provided!
INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD MAINLY FACE‑TO‑FACE!
Work Environment
This position is crucial in the healthcare system, as Mental Health Care Assistants play a vital role in helping individuals manage their mental health conditions and improve their quality of life.
Key Responsibilities
* Patient Care: Provide personal care and support to patients, including assistance with daily living activities such as eating, bathing, and dressing.
* Therapeutic Engagement: Engage with patients in therapeutic activities to promote recovery and alleviate distress. This includes identifying factors that may increase agitation and employing de‑escalation techniques when necessary.
* Monitoring and Reporting: Observe and document patients' conditions, including any changes in behavior or mood, and report these to the nursing staff.
* Supportive Environment: Create a safe and compassionate environment for patients, ensuring their dignity and privacy are respected at all times.
* Collaboration: Work alongside a multidisciplinary team, including nurses, psychiatrists, and social workers, to implement care plans and support patients effectively.
* Crisis Intervention: Recognize signs of distress or crisis in patients and respond appropriately to ensure their safety and well‑being.
Required Qualifications
* Experience: Previous experience in a care role, experience with dementia, brain injury and nursing home is desirable.
* Certifications: Holding a Care Certificate or equivalent is typically desirable.
* Skills: Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential, along with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
* Cheerful, compassionate, respectful and caring approach, and good communication and interpersonal skills.
* Good understanding of the needs of vulnerable adults and the desire to make a positive contribution to the lives of others.
* Ability to work on own initiative
Benefits of Joining Our Team
* Permanent contract
* Day/Night shifts available
* 28 days annual leave (inclusive of statutory bank holidays)
* Enhanced training
* Free uniforms that are specially made from breathable material.
* Set shift patterns. Four‑week rolling rota
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Free parking
* Refer a carer programme
* Store discount
* A friendly and supportive working environment
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for career growth and development.
Full training will be provided, face to face and online.
We will require a DBS check which we can assist with and 2 satisfactory references.
At SkyCare we offer unrivaled residential and dementia care in luxury homes. We strive for excellence in everything we do, and make a real difference to our residents' lives. Our team is one of our biggest assets. We cultivate a supportive environment for our people, with tailored training and career development at all levels.
If you are interested in our offer and live in the area please apply below with your CV.
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