Experienced Mental Health Support Worker

Experienced Mental Health Support Worker
Pay rate: £14.50 per hour days & £15.23 per hour nights (monthly pay)
Shift Pattern: 6 hours or 12 hours shifts available between hours of 8:00am - 20:00pm and 20:00pm - 8:00am waking nights.
Requirements: MUST have a full UK drivers license. MUST have Mental health and Autism experience.

Unfortunately, we cannot provide VISA sponsorship and we do not hire on a relocation basis, you must currently be based in/around the Fowey area and able to commute.

We've got a rewarding opportunity for the right person to work with an individual living in Fowey. This individual has Autism, Mental health and paranoid schizophrenia who follows their own strict routine. We are currently supporting them in hospital and will be supporting them back into their own property. This individual likes motorbikes, going out on their mountain bike, surfing and being outdoors. 

If you are resilient, reliable, empathetic and looking for a role that truly makes a difference to someone else's life then we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities
Support Workers cover all manners of support for others - from companionship and days out, to personal care and housekeeping.

Support with all facets of daily living.

Foster a supportive and inclusive environment.

Ensure the individual's safety and well-being at all times.

Communicate effectively with the individual and other team members.

confidentiality and respect privacy.

Adhere to care plans and guidelines provided.

Aid with light household chores which may include cooking, cleaning.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Full UK drivers license.

Experience with Mental health i.e., paranoid schizophrenia, mental health hospital/ward/unit setting. 

Experience with Autism.

Ability to effectively communicate with individuals requiring care.

Strong attention to detail and adherence to safety protocols.

Empathy, patience, and compassion when interacting with individuals in need of support.

Flexibility and adaptability to meet varying care needs.

Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.

Willingness to undergo additional training and development as required.

Benefits

Access to Westfield Rewards - an exclusive rewards website, special offers on all your favourite goods and services from over 1,000 leading online and high street retailers, restaurants, travel companies

Access to Westfield Health Cash Plan with access to GP appts and to an EAP (employee assistance programme) ,money back for optical and dentistry

Access to blue light discount scheme

Attractive holiday entitlement

Opportunity to obtain NVQ's in Health and Social Care

Progression opportunities within the organisation

Ongoing training and development

Pension enrolment

A great Refer a Friend scheme - receive up to £500 through our rewards scheme when you refer a friend or family member.

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About Learning Disability and Autism 

We are a leading healthcare provider in the UK, and a CQC registered business, founded in 2006, with more than 80 employees who are part of the Bespoke family. The business is at an exciting stage in its journey and growing rapidly. We work together in a wide variety of locations to support adults and children with complex care needs, and a range of both physical and mental disabilities. We are individual-centred and the needs of the people we support are at the heart of everything we do. Our teams are passionate about working in close partnership with the people we support to provide outstanding, tailored care that promotes empowerment, and do everything possible to help our clients to access new experiences. Our areas of expertise include: Learning, Disabilities & Autism, Spinal Injuries, Physical disabilities, brain injuries, mental health conditions and children's services. We offer great opportunities for our support workers to join a dedicated care team, in a supportive and friendly environment, with plenty of scope for development and progression.

Acuity Care Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable individuals. All applicants will be subject to a rigorous selection process, including background checks, reference verification, and a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, to ensure their suitability to work with those in our care. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.