Mental Health Support Worker

Role Overview & Responsibilities

Job description

Salary: From £9.62 to £12.58 an hour

Contract: Full time, permanent – 37.50 hours per week including alternate weekends.

We are looking for a passionate support worker, who will provide great care that allows our service users to feel safe, respected and valued. If you are someone who is able to make a difference in the lives of those suffering from complex mental health conditions, then why not consider joining us at Greenwood Cottage? You will join a friendly, highly skilled and enthusiastic management team that offers a comprehensive programme of care to our residents

About Greenwood

Greenwood Cottage has provided support for adults aged 18+ with learning disabilities, mental health conditions and complex needs for almost 30 years. We offer accommodation and 24-hour care for six individuals, all of whom are currently 50+ and require additional support. Our main focus is to provide care and support to our residents, allowing them to meet their full potential and live happy, fulfilled lives in a safe, caring and homely environment.

Essential skills/responsibilities:

• To work as a care assistant / healthcare assistant / support worker for patients as part of the care team at the hospital with the support of senior staff.
• To undertake aspects of care with or without direct supervision, including coordinating recreational groups, personal care, activities for patients and escorting duties.
• To ensure the safety and well-being of patients, and to always work in a manner that promotes dignity through the adoption of person-centred care principles.

What we offer:

• Up to 28 days annual leave including bank holidays pro rata

High street discounts via HCPA Academy

• Career progression
• Access to our ‘Refer a Friend’ scheme to earn up to £250
• Pizza evenings.
• In-house training and development.
• Employee assistance programme.

IND002

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Up to £12.58 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Referral programme

Schedule:

• Overtime
• Weekend availability

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £9.62-£12.58 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Referral programme

Schedule:

• Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• St Albans, AL2 3HL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Support Environment: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care (preferred)

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: IND001