Ad nr: 143251
Published: 13 April 2024,views:7
Main characteristics
Location Lancaster, Lancashire
Company CJP Outreach Services
Salary 14.00
Employment type part-time
Category Bank Support Worker
Job summary
**Mental Health Support Practitioner**
Main characteristics
Location Lancaster, Lancashire Company CJP Outreach Services Salary 14.00 Employment type part-time Category Bank Support Worker
Job summary
**Mental Health Support Practitioner**
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**Area: Blackpool**
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Employee wellbeing scheme (including free face to face counselling, helplines and online support)
Employee Discount Scheme Discounts on everyday items including shopping and fuel
L.O.V.E (Living our Values Everyday) rewards and recognition scheme
Random Surprise Gifts of Kindness throughout the year!
In The Loop Our Company Community App linking our teams and sharing experience
Company training programme and further career development opportunities
Fully paid DBS
Refer a Friend Scheme
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**Salary: ** £14 p/h
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Support Worker to provide comprehensive care for an Individual who has diagnoses of multiple complex mental health conditions. The successful candidate will play a vital role in promoting their well-being and independence and helping them to be an active member of their community.
Working in care is not just a job; it's an extraordinary opportunity to be a hero in someone else's story. Every day, care workers have the power to transform lives through compassion, dedication, and the simple act of being there for those who need it most. Whether comforting someone in their most vulnerable moments, offering a gentle touch, or providing essential support, care workers embody the essence of heroism. It's not about grand gestures, but the small, everyday acts that make an immeasurable impact on the lives of others.
**Key Responsibilities:**
* **Daily Tasks and Person-centred Care:**
* Provide assistance with daily tasks, maintaining a person-centred approach to ensure individual needs and preferences are prioritized.
* **Community Access and Safety:**
* Support the individual in accessing the community safely, fostering social engagement and meaningful connections.
* Conduct risk assessments and ensure the environment is conducive to the individual's well-being.
* **Reassurance and Emotional Support:**
* Offer reassurance and emotional support, recognizing and responding to the individual's emotional needs.
* **Mental Health Crisis Management:**
* Implement effective crisis management strategies, collaborating with the individual and relevant professionals to ensure a proactive and supportive approach.
* **Trigger Awareness and Risk Assessment:**
* Maintain awareness of potential triggers and conduct ongoing risk assessments to minimize environmental stressors.
* **Collaboration with Health Professionals:**
* Collaborate with mental health professionals to implement and monitor care plans.
* Attend and contribute to multidisciplinary meetings as required.
* **Maintaining a Safe and Secure Home Environment:**
* Assist in creating and maintaining a safe and secure atmosphere within the individual's home environment.
* **Support for Pursuing Favourite Activities:**
* Enable the individual to pursue favourite activities, including keeping active, visiting places of interest and providing new opportunities
* **Personal Care and Medication:**
* Prompt and assist with personal care routines.
* Administer medications as prescribed and support attendance at medical appointments.
**Qualifications and Skills:**
* Previous experience in mental health support,
* Understanding of mental health crisis management.
* Compassion, empathy, and a person-centred approach.
* Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with health professionals.
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**Are you passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of others?**
**If you are ready to contribute to a supportive and dynamic team and make a difference in the lives of those we care for, we invite you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.**
**Please contact our friendly recruitment team on ** **01484 629935 if you would like to know more about this position.**
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Category: Bank Support Worker
Employment type: part-time
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