Support Worker, Mental Health

Are you looking for a new career as a Support worker? MALE AND FEMALE Support workers are needed asap! A support worker is a professional who provides centre assistance, guidance, and support to individuals who reside in residential care facilities. These facilities may include group homes, assisted living facilities, or residential treatment centres. Residential support workers typically work with individuals who have various needs, such as physical disabilities, mental health issues, developmental disabilities, or behavioural challenges.

Main Responsibilities, Tasks & Duties Assisting residents with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting. Ensuring residents take their prescribed medications correctly and monitor their health conditions. Providing emotional encouragement, active listening, and counselling to residents who may be experiencing distress or difficulties. Implementing behaviour support plans and strategies to manage challenging behaviours and promote positive behaviour among residents.

Teaching and assisting residents with acquiring or improving skills related to cooking, cleaning, budgeting, and maintaining a clean-living environment. Organizing and facilitating recreational and social activities to promote socialization and engagement among residents. Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of resident progress, incidents, and any changes in their health or behaviour. Responding to emergencies or crises that may arise within the residential setting and taking appropriate action to ensure the safety and well-being of residents.

Serving as an advocate for residents, liaising with other healthcare professionals, families, and external agencies to ensure their needs are met and their rights are protected. Working closely with a multidisciplinary team, including other support workers, nurses, therapists, and supervisors, to develop and implement individualized care plans for residents. We do not offer visa sponsorship and only applicants with a valid right to work in the UK will be considered.

Staffing Connect acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&Cs, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found There are day and nights shifts available! This is a fantastic opportunity for experienced support workers who are passionate about giving vulnerable children and young people life opportunities that will help positively shape their future.

Desirable: 6months experience within a healthcare setting You will have the ability to work alone or within a team environment
-Availability to work weekdays, weekends and nights would need to be flexible
- An experienced and confident approach to Challenging Behaviour
-Candidates will be subject to full enhanced DBS check Benefits Include:

- Flexible working hours - including full and part time hours
- Ability to develop skills and broaden experience within the healthcare sector
-24 hour care will be provided by our dedicated team of coordinators