In joining Northern Healthcare you will enhance the lives of our residents, support their families, and be an integral part of a wider mental health support network within your local community.
Our residents need support with daily living tasks such as cooking, appointments, medication, and money management. You will help encourage and support our residents to re-learn skills and tackle new ones in a safe and supportive environment.
You will celebrate every step our residents take on their path to greater independence and mental health recovery no matter how small, supporting them through difficult times whilst learning from your colleagues as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Main duties of the job
From day one we will help you find your feet, with our new induction programme, buddy scheme, and virtual learning programme. We provide all the training you need to support your residents to take their next steps whilst developing your career, confidence, and knowledge.
As an adult Mental Health Support Worker, you will complete a variety of training such as the Care Certificate, behaviour support, and first aid. Many of our Support Workers have completed an Apprenticeship in Health and Social Care (Level 2, 3, and 5), business administration qualifications, and management training.
The possibilities are truly endless for you as a Support Worker at Northern Healthcare. If you have the drive and dedication, you can progress through to Team Leader, Deputy Service Manager, Service Manager, and onwards!
Whatever your next step, we will help you get there.
Where you’ll work: Radcliffe Lodge, Leeds
Each service has its own character, and our team is fundamental in creating a happy and trusting culture that our residents are proud to call home.
Your role details
Full-time 38.5 hours per week
You must be able to work the following shift pattern:
1. Week 1 - Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday
2. Week 2 - Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
3 weeks of day shifts and 2 weeks of waking nights - following the above pattern.
All shifts are 8 am to 8 pm or 8 pm to 8 am - 12 hours
Competitive hourly rate of £11.60
Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, prior to starting with us.
Minimum of two references that must cover the last 3 years. If you have worked with vulnerable adults in the past, we will be required to request references for each of these employers too.
Benefits
* Company pension scheme
* Free car parking (at most sites)
* Free enhanced disclosure check (DBS)
* Blue Light Card (online offers and in-store discounts)
* Blue Light Insurance
* 25 days annual leave + statutory bank holidays
* Refer a friend scheme - earn up to £250 using our Care Friends App.
* Access to discounted products + services (care worker benefits)
* Sovereign Healthcare Cover - including dental, optical, prescriptions, and physiotherapy*
* Free Employee Assistant Programme - offering holistic solutions, physiotherapy, mental health support, and workplace adjustments
* Annual staff awards and ongoing employee recognition scheme
* Monthly NHC Value champion awards
* Career development and on-the-job learning opportunities
* Induction + buddy programme
* Train towards NVQ in Health + Social Care
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Your responsibilities as a Support Worker
* Ensure that our service users are at the heart of everything we do.
* Support and guide service users with day-to-day activities enabling them to live a full and independent life as possible, including help with budgeting, domestic tasks, or meal preparation.
* Support service users with grocery shopping and attending routine appointments.
* Assist service users in taking prescribed medication.
* Encourage service users to be active in their local community and try new activities.
* Regularly review support plans to ensure they are aligned with service users’ needs and aspirations.
* Work collaboratively with other colleagues within the team.
* Implement our policies and procedures, including confidentiality and safeguarding.
* Timely escalation of any concerns or issues.
* Maintain accurate records with a person-centered approach.
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