At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide compassionate support to individuals with complex mental health needs during long day shifts.
- Company: Join Health Now Complex Care, a dedicated team making a real difference.
- Benefits: Earn £14.35 – £16.88 per hour while gaining valuable experience.
- Other info: Work in a supportive environment with opportunities for personal growth.
- Why this job: Make a genuine impact on someone's life and promote their wellbeing.
- Qualifications: Experience with complex mental health needs and a passion for person-centred care.
The predicted salary is between 14.4 - 17.6 £ per hour.
Health Now Complex Care is looking for experienced and compassionate Mental Health Support Workers to join our team supporting a client in Oxfordshire. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated support worker who has experience working with individuals with complex mental health and behavioural needs. The role involves providing consistent, person-centred support while promoting independence, stability and wellbeing.
Essential Experience
- Complex PTSD
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Challenging behaviours
- Complex mental health needs
- Emotional dysregulation and distress
- Behaviours that may present a risk to themselves or others
Experience of working within a person-centred, trauma-informed approach is highly desirable.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate, person-centred support throughout long day shifts
- Support the individual with their emotional wellbeing and mental health needs
- Develop positive and trusting professional relationships
- Respond calmly and appropriately to challenging or distressed behaviour
- Follow individualised care plans, risk assessments and behavioural support strategies
- Identify changes in presentation and escalate concerns appropriately
- Encourage independence, choice and meaningful activities
- Maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality
- Complete accurate daily records and documentation
- Work closely with families, healthcare professionals and the wider care team
- Promote a safe, stable and supportive environment
About You
- Experienced in supporting people with complex mental health needs
- Calm, patient and emotionally resilient
- Confident managing challenging behaviours
- Understanding of trauma-informed care
- Reliable and professional
- Able to work independently and as part of a wider care team
- Passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred support
Pay £14.35 – £16.88 per hour
Location Oxfordshire
Shift Pattern Long Day Shifts
If you have experience supporting individuals with Complex PTSD, ASD and challenging behaviours and are looking for a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference, we would love to hear from you.
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