Mental Health Support Worker
Hours: Full time or Part Time (Days & Nights available)
Hourly rate of £ £12.50 (DOE)
Duration: Permanent
Location: Draper House, Park Road St Helens, WA9
We are looking for caring and motivated support workers to join our team, providing practical and emotional support to adult females living with complex mental health needs. You will help individuals to build confidence, develop daily living skills and work toward their personal recovery goals.
Located in St Helens, Draper House is a 15 bed purpose-built specialist rehabilitation service for females with complex mental health needs.
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 service users 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 the team to create and follow personalised care 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
* Free 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
* Knowledge of Safeguarding principles
* 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 principles and recovery-oriented practices
Desirable
* Mental Health care experience
* NVQ Level 2/3 in Health and Social Care
* Care Certificate
* Understanding of safeguarding principles and relevant legislation
* Have a basic understanding of mental health conditions and their impact on daily life
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.21-£12.50 per hour
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