Support Worker, Mental Health

Hours: 2x 36 hours, 1 x 24 hours (1 day 1 night) & Bank Hours

Pay
: £15.00 per hour (days)

Refer a Friend Scheme - £250 awarded (T&C's apply)

We are currently recruiting Support Workers to support an individual within the Bodmin area.

We are committed to Equal opportunities. We currently have a great opportunity for dedicated Support Workers to work with an individual who has learning disability / autism / mental health support needs. The individual will be provided support throughout the day and night.

To be part of their team, they are looking for the following qualities from a team member:

• Provide support during the good times and the difficult periods our individual faces in their daily life.
• Have a good understanding of Autism / Mental Health and how this can impact daily living or have worked in a mental health setting.
• Understand Autism or have had experience working with Autistic people, and that you understand that being autistic is an important part of who they are.
• Be a positive advocate for them.
• Be consistent – do what you say you will if you can’t explain why.
• Be prepared to motivate them in a supportive manner.
• Be patient and encouraging on the difficult days.
• Have a fun and kind personality who will go on adventures.
• Work with them to solve issues and overcome day to day tasks.
• Come to work to “Get to know me” as that is what is needed to support them.
• Work as part of the team who deliver amazing person-centred care.
• Think outside the box.
• Be able to have a laugh and joke but have set standards and boundaries.

• £250 when you introduce a Friend
• Contracts
• Great Pay
• Pension Enrolment
• Standard Sick Pay
• Free training
• Weekly pay
• Paid holiday
• Ongoing Training / Coaching throughout your role
• Opportunities to progress & develop

• 12 hour shifts – 08:00 to 20:00
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability
• Overtime

• Mental Health (preferred)
• Driving Licence (preferred)

• £125 once the referred individual has successfully completed their first shift.
• £125 once the referred individual has successfully completed their probation period.