Mental Health Support Worker Caerphilly CF83 Pay rate £12.88 day rate £13.44 waking night rate Set Hours – 8am-8pm days 8pm- 8am night
We are seeking compassionate and experienced support workers to work with serious and enduring mental illness and complex needs which may include support with self-harm.
The Role
The role of the Mental Health Support Worker is to empower and support individuals we support, working flexibly to improve performance and outcomes for people who use our service.
As a complex care project worker, and part of the team, you will be involved in day-to-day support including;
Supporting individuals to live independently within a care setting, this may mean helping them to cook a meal, clean up or to work on art and craft projects.
Support, prompting and administering medication.
Engagement in social activities.
Carrying out supervisions
Liaise with Social Services, Benefits Agencies, Housing department and other relevant agencies
Organising group activities
Providing emotional support to the individuals
Our ideal candidate
A genuine desire to help people and make a difference. An understanding of the challenges that many of our service users face Keen listening and communication skills Empathy, compassion and a caring nature Ability to complete and regularly review relevant paperwork such as support plans and risk assessments.
What you will recieve
A dedicated consultant to help and guide you through the booking process
Flexible working hours. Whether it's weekends, evenings, nights or long days. Choose what shifts you want to work!
24 hour on call service
Ongoing and free CPD & Training relevant to your workload
Refer a friend bonus
What New Directions Recruitment Ltd offers:
Working as part of a friendly, established team
24 hour On Call Service in place
Flexibility to choose where, when and how much you want to work
Competitive pay rates
Recommend-a-friend scheme
Award winning company
Online Services to access to your information; payslips, request holiday pay
Full booking confirmation before you start
Access to FREE Training Courses and personal development
Respected reputation throughout the Social Care and recruitment industry
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