Support Worker / Full Training Provided

Job Description

Support Worker who is compassionate, supportive with strong communication skills is required for a well-established mental health charity based in Coventry, West Midlands.NO PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE REQUIRED - FULL TRAINING PROVIDEDThe organisation will provide full training. However, experience supporting people with mental illness or experience providing care and/or support services within another social care setting in either a paid or voluntary capacity would be extremely desirable.Hope, Openness and Passion are just some of the words that describe the organisations values. If you are passionate about improving the lives of individuals severely affected by mental illness and resonate with their values, then this role could be theone for you.SALARY: £18,090 - £19,860 per annum + BenefitsLOCATION: Coventry, West MidlandsJOB TYPE: Full-Time, PermanentWORKING HOURS: 35 Hours per WeekJOB OVERVIEWWe have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Support Workerwho is compassionate, supportive with strong communication skills.Working as a Support Worker you will join a 7 bed, 24 hour staffed nursing service offering rehabilitation and support to people with severe mental illness.As the Support Worker you will support individuals to move on into more independent accommodation with the option of moving into the organisations CQC registered Supported Living Service. This service can be provided in one of their 3 bedded properties orin independent accommodation.ABOUT THE COMPANYImagine being part of an organisation whose common purpose is to help those who are severely impacted by mental illness. The company believes that everyone should be treated with respect and dignity - and thats why equity is one of their core values.They draw on the expertise, unique perspectives and lived experience of their people - regardless of who they are or their background - to help them become an inclusive and anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider who reflect thediverse communities they support as a mental health charity.DUTIESYour duties as a Support Worker include:

• Provide key worker support to a specified number of individuals, including one to one support and liaison with other mental health agencies on behalf of people who use the services

• Enable individuals to self-manage their personal and domestic resources and to undertake activities of daily living

• Develop a rapport with individuals based on respect and honesty, the post holder will at all times work within clear professional boundaries

• Enable and encourage individuals to find out about local services and facilities within their community and facilitate access to alternative services where specific needs are identified

• Familiar with individual Care/Recovery Plans and support people who use our services in achieving their goals

• Carry out all needs assessments, individual safety and support planning within organisational and legislative requirements

• Work with individuals in developing, reviewing, monitoring and adapting support and safety plans

• Undertake basic personal care tasks as outlined in the care plan including support with: eating or drinking; toileting (including in relation to menstruation); washing or bathing; dressing; oral care; and the care of skin, hair and nails.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Experience of providing support to people with a mental illness; or experience of providing care and/or support services within another social care setting in either a paid or voluntary capacity

• Knowledge and understanding of recovery principles and embedding the ethos of recovery into your own practice

• The ability to make a comprehensive assessment of an individuals situation and needs; to develop, implement and review risk management plans and devise support plans to meet these needs

Dont meet all requirements If the role sounds exciting to you but your experience, skills or qualifications dont exactly match every single requirement, the organisation would still encourage you to apply, you may be just the right person for their position!BENEFITSThe organisation offer a wide range of support. Some of their benefits include:

• PULSE: Your rewards, wellbeing, and benefits platform. Providing access to thousands of discounts and benefits including cashback; reloadable cards; savings etc.

• Wellbeing support: The Wellbeing hub that gives physical, and mental health support. They also have an Employee Assistance Programme with access to appointments

• Taking time for you: They work flexibly - you get to choose where you work, managing your own diary. They have generous annual leave, starting at 25 rising to 30 days, plus bank holidays, as well as your birthday off

• Planning for the future: They have a contributory pension scheme

• Structured Induction: Onboarding you into the Charity supporting your wellbeing along the way.

• £300 when you introduce a Friend: receive up to £300 when you introduce a friend or family member

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