Mental Health Support Worker

Location: Ilkeston, Derbyshire
Salary: £9.00 - £11.00 per hour
Job type: Temporary

Hours: Full time / Nights

Start date: Immediate start subject to satisfactory References and DBS

Barker Ross Health and Social Care are currently recruiting for a Care and Support Worker on behalf of a client based in Ilkeston in Derbyshire. This will involve supporting adults with mental health, challenging behaviour and related behavioural difficulties.

Job details:

Providing high quality care to service users, identifying needs and preferences for each individual and providing personal care to young adults and adults with mental health, self-harm, challenging behaviour and some substance misuse
Assist in the safe lifting, transferring, repositioning and movement of clients
Supporting adults within a residential home, one to one support, group activates and providing personal care and support
Encourage good community relationships and liaising with other healthcare professionals
Accurately report, record and maintain records as required and reading over care plans for each service user
Assist with all aspects of catering and domestic duties as and when required
Report any deficiencies in the service of whatever nature to the service manager or senior staff
Identifying priorities and managing time effectively
Actively listening and showing understanding of others
Continually updating own knowledge and actively pursuing own personal development
Demonstrating a positive attitude in all dealings with people and acting as a positive role model
Being prompt, punctual, prepared and maintaining a high standard of personal appearance at all times
Understanding professional boundaries of both clients and co-workers
Being passionate about ensuring that your Customers are receiving care in a dignified and respectful manner
Understanding that working as part of a passionate and committed team is key
Various hours of work available on working rota

Must have 6 months experience within healthcare

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care

Current enhanced DBS

If this is a role you are interested in please contact Jade or Aneesa at Barker Ross Health and Social Care on 0115 9418131 or apply online to this advert.

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Disclaimer: This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Barker Ross Health&Social Care only operates in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently a resident and eligible to work in the UK.

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