Promoting Positive Risk Taking, Active Support and Positive Behaviour Support.
Encouraging people to become active members of their local and wider communities, assisting toward paid employment or volunteering and generally making friendships.
Enabling people by supporting them in all aspects of their daily lives including; cooking, cleaning, shopping, budgeting and paying bills.
Working as part of a team, having a positive impact on the lives of the people we support by helping them achieve their goals and enabling them to lead happy, fulfilling lives.
Using clear and effective communication with colleagues, family members and other professionals, supporting people to stay healthy and safe by following guidance from healthcare professions and keeping up to date, accurate person-centred support plans.
The Person we support
Bella is a 22 year old who is still discovering their identity. Bella has been through a lot in her short life and we are actively recruiting people who have experience ofTrauma informed care, mental health and autism. Bella*lives in the North Tyneside area, and needs some support with mobility.
Bella's history has impacted her significantly, and she needs her team to understand this. Whilst she is working through difficulties, her emotions are unpredictable and she may display behaviours of concern. Bella has an amazing team around her who will welcome you in.
What Bella Enjoys
- Clean arts and crafts,
- Diamond painting is a favourite,
- Music, dancing, and engaging with her reborn babies.
- Bella has self-taught British sign language and enjoys teaching her team this.
- Bella has an all-female team who work with her on a 3-1 basis during the day with 2 team members and 1 sleep overnight.
What skills and experience do you need to work with Bella?
- Previous work with or understanding of supporting individuals with complex needs, Trauma informed care, behaviours of concern, preferably including;Autism, mental health conditions and behaviours of concern
- Resilience and flexibility
- Ability to be compassionate and patient with a commitment to person-centred care and empowering individuals through Active Support.
- Resilience and flexibility to adapt to changing needs and schedules, including covering shifts and traveling between locations. Additionally, being available for different working patterns including; evenings, weekends, sleep-ins and nights.
- Clear written and verbal communication technique, experience of liaising with professionals or other agencies, along with basic IT skills and numerical ability.
- Using de-escalation techniques to manage challenging behavior
- Cultural awareness and sensitivity
- Day shifts, Night shifts, and Sleep ins (8am-3pm, 3pm-10pm, 10pm-81m shifts)
- Shift pattern is 3:1
What we can offer:
- Competitive hourly rate of £12.80.
- A flexible approach to working hours and locations.
- 5.6 weeks annual leave.
- A supportive culture that puts people at it's heart.
- Paid training, upskilling and career development opportunities.
- Apprenticeships: earn whilst gaining experience and a funded Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care.
- Workplace locations serviced by public transport links.
- Long service cash awards.
- Early salary draw down system.
- Referral programme.
- Employee assistance programme.
- Company pension.
- We want lifelong partners in our organisation to come on the journey with Coquet Trust.
Please note:We are unable to offer sponsorship at this time. Thank you.
Female Mental Health Support Worker in Gateshead employer: COQUET TRUST
COQUET TRUST is committed to fostering a positive work culture that values employee contributions and promotes personal and professional growth. The organisation's focus on well-being and strategic planning ensures that staff can thrive while making a difference in the lives of those they support.
