Mental Health Support Worker
Hours: Full Time and Bank Hours (Days & Nights available)
Duration: Permanent
Shifts: 12 hours
Rate of pay £ £12.50 (DOE)
Location: Bacup, OL13 9AE
About the Role:
We are looking for caring and motivated support workers to join our team, providing practical and emotional support to adult males living with complex mental health needs. You will help to build confidence, develop daily living skills and work towards their personal recovery goals.
Located in Bacup, Pine House is a 20 bed purpose-built specialist rehabilitation service for males with complex mental health needs due to mental illness and/or acquired brain injury.
The service operates 24/7. You will work shift patterns including weekends and Bank Holidays on a rolling 4 week ROTA. Standard shifts are 12 hours a days.
You will support the service to equip patients with the skills required for community living and increased independence.
The service is a recovery-based unit supported by individualised interventions. You will work as part of the multidisciplinary team which includes Hospital Manager, Responsible Clinician, Nursing Team, Consultant Psychiatrist, Psychologist, and Occupational Therapist.
You will receive training to join the team as a support worker where you will be valued and supported, with career development opportunities available. On going training will be provided.
It can be quite a challenging environment at times, so a positive attitude, compassion, resilience and vigilance are important. This career path is exceptionally fulfilling, to witness improvement in an individuals mental health and abilities and their transition into community living can be hugely rewarding.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide day-to-day support, encouragement, and practical assistance as needed
* Help individuals manage their daily routines (eg. appointments, cooking, shopping)
* Support participation in social, leisure and community activities
* Work with team to create and follow personalised support plans
* Promote independence, dignity and respect at all times
* Keep accurate records and follow safeguarding procedures
Benefits:
Hourly rate of pay £12.21 to £12.50 (DOE)
Paid breaks
Free or discounted meals
On-site parking
Mandatory and additional bespoke training
Pension
Casual dress
Requirements:
Essential
* Health Care experience (1 year)
* Strong communication skills to effectively engage with patient group and team members
* Understanding of safeguarding principles and relevant legislation
* Proficiency in IT to manage documentation and care plans
* Mentorship abilities to guide and support individuals in their recovery journey
* Experience in developing and implementing care plans tailored to individual needs
* Understanding of mental health recovery principles and practices
Desirable
* Mental Health Care experience
* NVQ Level 2/3 in Health and Social Care
* Care Certificate
* Basic understanding of mental health conditions and the impact on daily life
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.21-£12.50 per hour
Benefits:
* Casual dress
* Company pension
* Discounted or free food
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
Application question(s):
* Do you have knowledge of Safeguarding principles?
Experience:
* Health Care : 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person