Waking Night Experienced Mental Health Support Worker
Pay rate: £14.50 per hour days & £15.23 per hour nights (monthly pay)
Shift Pattern: 12 hours shifts - 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 issues, and paranoid schizophrenia, and follows their own strict routine. We are currently supporting them in hospital and will be supporting them back into their own property. This individual enjoys motorbikes, mountain biking, surfing, and being outdoors. The position is for someone looking to work part-time hours on waking night shifts at roughly 2/3 shifts per week.
If you are resilient, reliable, empathetic, and looking for a role that truly makes a difference in someone else's life, then we want to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
1. Support with all facets of daily living.
2. Foster a supportive and inclusive environment.
3. Ensure the individual's safety and well-being at all times.
4. Communicate effectively with the individual and other team members.
5. Maintain confidentiality and respect privacy.
6. Adhere to care plans and guidelines provided.
7. Aid with light household chores, which may include cooking and cleaning.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
1. Full UK drivers license.
2. Experience with mental health, including paranoid schizophrenia, in a hospital/ward/unit setting.
3. Experience with Autism.
4. Ability to effectively communicate with individuals requiring care.
5. Strong attention to detail and adherence to safety protocols.
6. Empathy, patience, and compassion when interacting with individuals in need of support.
7. Flexibility and adaptability to meet varying care needs.
8. Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
9. Willingness to undergo additional training and development as required.
Benefits
1. Access to Westfield Rewards - an exclusive rewards website with special offers.
2. Access to Westfield Health Cash Plan with GP appointments and an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
3. Access to blue light discount scheme.
4. Attractive holiday entitlement.
5. Opportunity to obtain NVQs in Health and Social Care.
6. Progression opportunities within the organisation.
7. Ongoing training and development.
8. Pension enrolment.
9. A great Refer a Friend scheme - receive up to £500 through our rewards scheme when you refer a friend or family member.
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 helps our clients access new experiences.
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.
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