At a Glance
- Tasks: Support individuals with daily living and promote independence in a caring environment.
- Company: Join a compassionate team dedicated to mental health support.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, training opportunities, and a chance to make a real difference.
- Other info: Ideal for those seeking meaningful work with flexible availability.
- Why this job: Empower others during challenging times and foster community connections.
- Qualifications: Experience in mental health or support work is preferred; strong communication skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Overview
Responsibilities include supporting individuals with daily living and community access, providing emotional support and promoting independence, supporting people during periods of anxiety or crisis using de-escalation techniques, encouraging participation in social and community activities, recording accurate care notes and reporting concerns, following care plans and risk assessments, and working professionally with families and healthcare professionals.
Responsibilities
- Supporting individuals with daily living and community access
- Providing emotional support and promoting independence
- Supporting people during periods of anxiety or crisis using de-escalation techniques
- Encouraging participation in social and community activities
- Recording accurate care notes and reporting concerns
- Following care plans and risk assessments
- Working professionally with families and healthcare professionals
Qualifications
- Experience in mental health, community care or support work (preferred)
- Calm and confident approach in challenging situations
- Excellent communication skills
- Compassionate and professional attitude
- Ability to work independently
- Good written documentation skills
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Access to your own vehicle
- Right to work in the UK
- Willingness to complete mandatory training
- Flexible availability including evenings and weekends
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We think you need these skills to ace Support Worker – Mental Health in Papworth Everard
Emotional Support
De-escalation Techniques
Community Access Support
Daily Living Assistance
Care Plan Adherence
Risk Assessment Knowledge
Accurate Documentation Skills
