We are currently recruiting for a full time Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care to work in a specialist residential service for adults with autism and moderate to severe learning disabilities, who may have behaviours that challenge. As an active member of our dynamic team, you'll provide support for our nursing staff including the admission, assessment, implementation and discharge of inpatients, with a focus on dignity and safety at all times.
Main duties of the job
Marion House is a specialist residential service for adults with autism and moderate to severe learning disabilities, who may have behaviours that challenge. We aim to provide a safe, comfortable and effective environment, promoting independence and community integration. Person-centred planning is at the heart of everything we do, based on each person's specific needs. We understand that consistency and continuity of care is important for the individuals we care for.
Job responsibilities
As a Support Worker, you will:
* Work as part of the Multi-Disciplinary Team to support implementation of the treatments and therapy as per the service users care plans.
* Compliment and provide support to the qualified nurses.
* Undertake safe observations of patients sometimes on a 1:1 basis or with other staff.
* Meet the physical and emotional needs of the service users in a caring and empathic manner.
* Play an active role in maintaining physical and mental wellbeing by providing and supporting individual or group work.
* Maintain a safe, clean and enjoyable environment to live and work in.
* Work within Safeguarding guidelines.
* Undertake training in de-escalation and PMVA techniques to support patients with potentially violent or aggressive behaviours towards themselves or others.
We're looking for people who have:
* Previous inpatient mental health experience in a secure setting.
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to be a good team player.
* The sensitivity and energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for the patients.
* A genuine desire to make a real difference in people's lives.
* A strong, flexible mental aptitude and an ability to cope with the physical demands of the role.
* NVQ level 2 in a relevant care setting is preferable but not essential.
In return we'll offer you:
* Paid training and Induction.
* Regular coaching and support.
* NHS Discount and the Blue Light Card.
* Company pension scheme.
* Company paid Life Assurance scheme.
* Smart Health Toolkit- Providing you with Fitness Programmes, Nutrition consultation and Health checks.
* Health Cash Plan.
* Subsidised meals on duty.
* Recruitment referrals.
Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
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