Overview
Applications are invited from enthusiastic Support Workers with a genuine commitment to working in Community Mental Health to join our client’s specialist service based in Devizes, in Wiltshire, West of England. Devizes has a rich history, architecture, and shopping. A historic market town with over 500 listed buildings, including a Norman castle, and a vibrant market place.
Compensation
The salary for this post is £12.82 per hour for days and £13.65 for nights. We are open to hearing from applicants seeking a full-time, part-time or flexible hours opportunity.
Organisation
With high standards of clinical governance, this is a Complex Care organisation clinically led by both senior Mental Health and General Nurses. Their collective experience in complex physical and mental health care means they can work with clients who have very complex needs, providing highly personalised, client-centred care in their own homes or community settings. Rated ‘Good’ by the Care Quality Commission (England) and registered with the Care Inspectorate Wales, you will join an experienced and stable team of committed staff, supported by senior clinicians to meet our clients’ evolving needs.
Care Packages
The packages of care provide 24/7 support to patients in their own homes or community settings. Forensic patients sectioned under the Mental Health act, are a minimum of two Support Workers to one client.
Shift Requirements
The role requires flexibility. You will need to work daytime evening shifts, on weekdays and/or weekends, along with planned sleep‑ins and/or waking‑nights.
Person Requirements
* At least six months care experience; some experience in a Mental Health setting is desirable, but not essential.
* Personal qualities to include: flexible, adaptable, confident to work without supervision and calm under pressure.
* A current driving licence and access to a vehicle.
* A commitment to a flexible approach to meet the needs of the service.
* The desire to work as part of a team and an organisation committed to person-centred care.
* At least six months right to work in the UK status.
Additional Notes
* Employer sponsorship may be offered with this post subject to a six‑month probation period, but you will need to have your own right to work status to commence employment (this may include a Student, Post‑Study or Dependant visa).
* We are not able to switch sponsorship on commencement of employment.
* Staff accommodation is not available for this role but we are able to help signpost to local accommodation options.
Recruitment Partner
Jarrodean is a leading healthcare recruitment partner with particular expertise in the placement of the full range of Mental Health staff. As a nurse‑led consultancy, our detailed understanding of the complexity of such roles places us in an excellent position to match your skills with the specific requirements of our Recruiting Managers.
Reference
For an insight into Jarrodean as a Consultancy and for a summary of all current roles visit jarrodean.com.
Referral Bonus
If this role is not for you, please remember we offer a generous £500 bonus for any successful friend or colleague referrals.
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