Support Worker, Mental Health

Location: Kilbirnie

Come and join one of the UKs largest providers in complex care. We proudly employ over 4000 people - no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone. We are NOT able to support international candidates who are not able to work in the UK without needing sponsorship. We'd like you to join us as a Support Worker at our service, Moorpark Place in Kilbirnie.

Moorpark Place is a specialist supported living service for adults who are on the Autistic Spectrum. Located in a peaceful and stunning setting in Kilbirnie, North Ayrshire, we specialise in providing supportive, therapeutic care. The layout at Moorpark Place is unique and different to many other specialist adult autism services in the UK. Our community consists of 25 individual houses set in their own grounds with some shared facilities.

With this arrangement, our residents can enjoy all aspects of individual living whilst being part of a smaller community. We support people who would struggle to live independently because they need help with everyday tasks and managing their own home. We aim to support our residents to have an enjoyable and engaging life, both on and off site. Moorpark Place is calm and tranquil and has a huge grassed area outside, where residents often walk, and many have reported they feel calmer afterwards.

The walled garden is kept as a quiet, sensory area. What you'll be working: £26,299.63(FTE) Per annum (Pro rata) 37.5 hours per week Both days & nights Moorpark is a 24/7 service, 365 days a year. The majority of our shifts are from 8 am to 8 pm or 8 pm to 8 am. We have some support packages where sleepovers are used too.

What you'll be doing:
Build relationships with patients, which are open and two-way Establish methods of communication with patients, reducing barriers when necessary Assist patients with mealtimes where necessary Support with activities of daily living and personal care when needed Communicate any issues to the clinical team Accurately report and/or record work activities What you'll have: A genuine interest in providing the best person-centred care possible for our young people The ability to communicate effectively at all levels Experience working within the care sector / mental health would be an advantage but is not essential computer/smartphone skills required Successful candidates will be required to undergo an Enhanced PVG We also want to ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable facilities to participate in job applications or interviews to perform essential job functions.

To support this, we are a Disability Confident committed employer. What to look forward to: 25 days plus bank holidays Birthday off Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities Active Reward App giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice A Nest Personal Pension account Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials like going to the dentist or opticians We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1500 by recommending someone you know and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group