Mental Health Support Worker - Part Time
Pay rate: £14.18 per hour flat rate
Shift Pattern: 16 hours per week available-Days 8:00am - 20:00pm, Split days within hours of 8:00am - 20:00pm & Waking nights 20:00pm - 8:00am
Are you calm, resilient, and a strong role model?
Were looking for upbeat, engaging support workers to join a mixed-gender team working with a young person on a 2:1 basis with mild learning disabilities, schizophrenic personality disorder, ADHD, mental health needs and physically challenging behaviours in their own home in Chesterfield. They enjoy taking time out to go camping in the woods, are into fitness, love music and going out to local pubs.
You will provide support with daily living tasks as needed, while promoting their independence.This includes assisting with financial management, as all spending must be requested through the team and this is a process that can be challenging for them.You will also play a key role in supporting their mental health needs and responding appropriately to any challenging behaviours that may arise.
Were looking for people who are:
1. Resilient, calm, and consistent
2. Non-judgemental and supportive in mentoring someone who may make unwise decisions (e.g., around relationships, substances)
3. Passionate about supporting people to build healthy routines and bo...