Support Worker, Mental Health

Eligibility

Post restricted to female applicants only as a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010. The role involves providing personal care to women, preserving their dignity and privacy.

Are you ready to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young individuals and deliver positive person‑centred outcomes for people with complex support needs who rely on our services? You will need to be enthusiastic, have great people skills, and a positive and proactive approach to your role, supporting individuals with Learning Disabilities, Autism, Mental Health and complex needs.

Furlong Close‑Rowde – Devizes. We support up to 38 people living across 7 bungalows in the heart of Wiltshire, just outside the market town of Devizes.

• £13.20 per hour
• Refer a friend scheme – earn up to £500*
• Outstanding career development
• Fully funded training and career development
• Blue Light card discount package
• Company pension scheme
• Full Time & Part Time positions available also bank roles

Minimum of 12 months right to work.

• Encouraging people to play active roles in their communities and encouraging independence.
• Supporting activities of daily living including social activities, personal care, routines, planning and preparation of meals, and budgeting.
• Communicating effectively using people’s chosen methods.
• Engaging – promoting and motivating people to enhance their quality of life.
• Specialising – supporting people who may need positive behavioural support approaches.
• Recording – keeping accurate records & reporting changes in health or circumstances of service users to management.
• Team work – working as part of a team and using own initiative.

We’re a family‑run business that’s had 4,500 team members and has been caring and supporting people since 1986. We are one of the UK’s largest care providers with 100 locations across England. We are proud of our support of care leavers and are committed to supporting care leavers to live independently. All of our care services are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Equal opportunities are important to us and we welcome applications from all.

• Subject to terms and conditions.