Locum Support Worker

We are providing individuals with practical and emotional care, enabling them to lead as ordinary a life as they can achieve. To help them achieve this, you will need to be adaptable as you are required to work shifts including bank holidays, weekends and potential sleep ins. If your best traits are positivity, friendliness and innovation then this job is for you! We are a growing and changing organisation, and are looking for new team members to work with us during this time of change.

The role of a Locum Support Worker is a very privileged role, you will provide personal care and support to patients at their most vulnerable times. You will work alongside a multidisciplinary team to provide a compassionate, caring and safe environment for our patients.

• To participate in the day-to-day implementation of individual support plans and activities within a challenging environment.
• A good knowledge around different Mental Health disorders is essential for this role in order to ensure you have an understanding of the support our clients require.
• To maintain effective communication and liaison with service users, families and others whilst respecting appropriate confidentiality.
• To support service users with the preparation of meals, laundry duties, cleaning and social events.
• To maintain accurate notes and records as and when required.
• To work as part of a team to provide high quality care.
• Transitioning clients from secure settings to our supported living services and independent living.
• To observe, monitor and record clients' physical and emotional wellbeing, and report any changes/concerns.
• The ability to work on your own when and where needed.

• Working in a similar role as a Support Worker.
• Can support those with mental health/learning disabilities to lead enjoyable and meaningful lives full of potential and possibility.
• Are empathetic and passionate about creating a just society where people with mental health/learning disabilities can achieve independence and self-reliance to the best of their abilities.
• Can work on a rota basis.
• Take pride in their work and recognise the importance of accurate record keeping, effective risk management and teamwork.
• Will listen and learn how to communicate with people in a way that works for them.
• Can support others to be their best selves.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to understand health and safety matters in the workplace and to take responsibility for the safety and security of service user(s) while on duty.
• A practical approach to problem solving and the ability to respond calmly in an emergency or crisis situation with efficiency and professionalism.
• Good written and verbal skills.
• Ability to deliver excellent service to vulnerable adults in a dignified manner.
• Willingness to undertake cleaning duties.
• Committed to good personnel practice, including excellent time management skills and a satisfactory attendance record.
• Willingness to attend meetings and training on occasions, outside normal working hours.
• Confidence to deal with service user(s) that may act in an unpredictable manner.
• Ability to establish and maintain rapport and to relate positively to people from diverse backgrounds/cultures and a commitment to issues of Equality of Opportunity and Managing Diversity.

• Minimum of a Level 3 in Mental Health (Essential).
• Some experience within a Mental Health role and industry (Essential).
• Working with similar clients with a diagnosis of Mental Health, Learning Difficulties and Substance Misuse (Essential).