Job Description : Mental Health Support Worker Pay : £15.00 Standard Rate - £21.00 per hour Bank Holidays Refer a Friend Scheme - £250 awarded (T&C's apply) We are currently recruiting full time, part time and bank Mental Health Support Workers to support an individual with autism and a learning disability within the BATH area. Role Description We are committed to Equal Opportunities. We currently have a great opportunity for dedicated Mental Health Support Workers to work with a young man who has autism and mental health support needs. The individual will be living on his own so we are looking for Mental Health Support Workers who can provide 1:1 support throughout his day. To be part of his team he is looking for the following in a team member: • That you understand Autism, and or you have had experience of working with Autistic people, and that you understand that being autistic is an important part of who he is • Be a positive advocate for him • Be consistent – do what you say you say you will if you can’t explain why. • Be prepared to motivate him, but in a supportive manner • Be patient and understanding • Have a fun and kind personality • Wok ‘with him’ to solve issues that he may experience on a day-to-day basis • Come to work wanting to ‘work with’ him by making the effort of getting to know him • Listen to the people that know him well – his circle of support • CARE – be caring NOT JUST as a job as a value • Place him at the centre of the care/support you deliver (person centred) • Duty of Candour – this is important to him, be open and transparent if you make a mistake own it, learning from mistakes is important and apologies can be accepted • Be able to "have a laugh and a joke" a sense of humour. Interested to fully take part in conversations He likes: • Coffee lover (Liking coffee is preferable but not essential but going for coffee is essential) • Maths (don’t worry if you’re not a mathematician – just understand that I like it and will talk about it) • Lego (Visits to Lego land would be an activity of choice – so if this is not of interest its not for you) • Music • Walking (Please have the energy to keep up with him, walking is an activity that would be required) • Politics/current affairs (taking part in the conversations would be appreciated and showing interest would be nice) • Games What's in it for you? £250 when you introduce a Friend Contract Great Pay Pension Enrolment Standard Sick Pay Free training Weekly pay Paid holiday Ongoing Training / Coaching throughout your role Opportunities to progress & develop COVID-19 considerations: All support workers must adhere to government guidelines about their injections. Schedule: 12 hour shifts – 09:00 to 21:00 / 21:00 to 09:00 Monday to Friday Weekend availability Overtime Licence/Certification: Mental Health (preferred) Driving Licence (preferred) Refer a friend bonus is payable at · £125 once the referred individual has successfully completed their first shift. · £125 once the referred individual has successfully completed their probation period. INDMP