We are looking for respectful, warm and professional individuals to work across our mental health supported housing services in Bedford. As a keyworker, you will provide support to people through a recovery-focused approach, promoting independence and move-on to more independent settings in the community. You will have skills in positive communication and engagement, and will be able to demonstrate unconditional positive regard for the people we support.
Support Worker Duties
- Developing and sustaining warm and trusting relationships with service users,
- Carrying out general administrative duties,
- Providing emotional support to service users,
- Visiting service users in their own homes or in other settings within the community,
- Medication oversight,
- Supporting with daily living tasks, including budgeting and tenancy maintenance,
- Communicating and building strong relationships with service users' family, support network and involved professionals.
A background in the mental health field is preferred for this position. You must demonstrate a 'can-do approach', person-centred values, energy and commitment. We are looking to recruit people who enjoy a challenging and rewarding job and who wish to develop through the training packages that we offer.
You will have a strong work ethic and duty of care, and be able to contribute to a positive team approach. Shift work is a requirement, as our services operate up to a 24-hour period dependent on individual location, and sleep in shifts are available with competitive rates of pay.
Full training is provided, as is the opportunity to work towards QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care.
Benefits
- probationary bonus
- pension contributions
- 28 days Annual Leave
- company paid enhanced DBS
We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization - Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received an Investors in People Gold award.
Vacancy Reference Number: 96036
Applications are reviewed as they are received, we do not provide feedback for unsuccessful applications.
We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK - This post will not be open to Sponsorship under the UKVI scheme, and we are unable to accept applicants with Skilled Worker Visas.
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Recovery Support Worker in Bedford employer: Creative Support Ltd
Creative Support is an exceptional employer dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of individuals in south Birmingham. With a strong focus on personal development, we offer comprehensive training and the opportunity to work towards a QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care, alongside a supportive and inclusive work culture that values diversity and promotes mental health recovery. Our commitment to employee well-being is reflected in our benefits package, including a probationary bonus, pension contributions, and 28 days of annual leave, making us a rewarding place to build your career in social care.
