Support Worker, Mental Health

Overview

Job Role:

Support Worker

Location:

Peacehaven, Sussex

Salary: £14.50p/h

Service Type:
Supported living, one property housing one individual

Speciality:
Learning Disability, Mental Health and Autism (has behaviours of concern, complex care, self-harm and forensic support).

We are looking for Support Workers for Adams home in Peacehaven to support him to build his life in the community.

You will need to have a passion for empowering people to lead an aspiring life, by using positive behaviour support and work within an integrated and multidisciplinary approach to people  wellbeing.

You will be kind, patient, resilient, compassionate, proactive; the role can be tough, but the rewards outweigh. Adam has been discriminated against, faced trauma, and requires staff with empathy to support him on his road to recovery and an aspiring life.

This is a real chance to be part of our successful programme of ensuring that everyone with a learning disability or autistic people are supported in their local communities, not in hospital settings.

We are seeking individuals who:

• are passionate about empowering people to live aspirational lives
• use positive behaviour support
• work within an integrated, multidisciplinary approach to wellbeing
• are kind, patient, resilient, compassionate and proactive
• can provide support in complex care settings as needed

• Competitive rates of pay
• Enhanced pay when you have a baby (maternal, paternal or adoption)
• Employee Assistance Programme with various aspects of free legal support and counselling
• Support with gaining further qualifications, NVQs
• Career progression opportunities – 80% of our senior team began with us as Support Workers
• Financial awards for successful recruitment referrals
• Active Prospects Induction Programme with classroom and on-the-job training; your first 3 weeks are in training and you start fully trained

Most importantly, an inclusive, friendly and supportive environment for you to grow and thrive.

Please note:

all offers are subject to satisfactory completion of our pre-employment compliance standards.

Apply today or contact us directly on recrui and  to speak to a friendly Recruitment Advisor.