Role Description – Mental Health Support Worker
Gray Healthcare is recruiting a new team of support workers within the Liverpool area for four gentlemen who have various diagnoses, including Learning Disability, Autism, Personality Disorders, Acquired Brain Injury (ABI), and Substance Misuse issues. These individuals are independently living in their own homes, receiving 1:1 support 24 hours a day. They enjoy going out walking and visiting locations such as the airport, the football, or the Albert Dock. They are supported by a male-only team on a 1-2-1 basis, and being accustomed to lone working is essential.
Mental Health Support Worker Required Skills and Experience
* Full UK Driving License
* Previous experience working in Social Care, accustomed to lone working and supporting vulnerable individuals with complex mental health diagnoses in various settings.
* Experience supporting individuals with behaviors that may be considered challenging.
* Experience implementing detailed care plans and risk assessments.
* Current Right to Work in the UK and have been employed in the UK for at least 6 months. We no longer have any certificates of sponsorship available and are unable to consider sponsorship.
* This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
Hours
Bank Hours (covering annual leave and sick leave). Shifts are 8am-8pm/Sleeps 8pm-8am.
Induction and Training
We provide an initial week of training, which is a combination of online training (company induction, systems, and medication), followed by in-person training on PROACT-SCIPr-UK, which is a PBS approach to least restrictive practice. This is a therapeutic and proven alternative to restraint-dominant approaches. You will then complete person-centred training specific to the person you are supporting. Training continues throughout your time with Gray Healthcare, and we encourage you to develop and grow your career with us.
* Highly competitive salary
* Fully paid induction and training
* Company pension
* 25 days annual leave
* Your birthday off
* Blue light card
About Us
Gray Healthcare is a specialist Health and Social Care provider, supporting people with complex needs, disabilities, and long-term conditions looking to step back into the community from in-patient support services. At Gray Healthcare, we offer our own dynamic approach to care, enabling people to move back into their own homes and communities, giving them control of their lives. We create a bespoke support package for everyone, with support from our own multi-disciplinary team, adaptable to meet all current and future needs.
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