Support Worker
Mansfield, Rainworth
£22,669 - £23,428
Are you looking to progress in your career? Why not utilise your current skills and experience and join us in our registered mental health service!
Here at NCHA we have a fantastic opportunity for the right person to join our friendly and supportive team at Southwell Road East working as a Support Worker.
Who Are Southwell Road East?
Southwell Road East is a registered care home for adults with mental health and learning disabilities, with complex and challenging needs. Southwell Road East is a step-down service for adults that have been discharged from long term admissions in psychiatric units.
Our service and colleagues are committed to making a difference in the lives of transitioning adults through our drive for excellence and positive outcomes. As a team, we are reliable, resilient and empathetic in our service delivery and approach when providing person-centred support.
We want you!
We are looking for a kind, compassionate and motivated individuals who will embrace the challenges that working at the project can bring as we support complex service users. No two days are the same! We operate a busy and vibrant service so great communication skills are essential.
The Role
Your duties and responsibilities will generally change day-to-day depending on the needs of the service users and therefore you must be adaptable to change. As a brief overview, these may include but are not limited to:
- Providing personal care
- Helping with domestic duties (e.g. cooking)
- Being a great listener and providing emotional support
- Administering medications
- Helping the service users to access work, education or training.
You will support our service users to live as independently as possible and enjoy bringing a smile to their faces. You will be patient, understanding and have the ability to be able to nurture challenging behaviour in the right way. For example, you may have to use restraint with a service user - but don't worry if you haven't got experience, we will provide all the training you require.
So you have got to this point, now the important question... Does this sound like the role for you?
Previous experience of working with adults with social, emotional and mental health disorders is beneficial. However, full training and development will be provided. If this sounds like you - you'll be a great addition to our friendly team!
Hours and Working Pattern:
It is essential that you are able to work varied shifts on a rota basis which includes early and late shifts, weekends, bank holidays, night working and sleep-ins. Core shift times include 7am - 2.30pm, 2pm - 10pm, 10pm - 7am. You will receive a bonus for waking night shifts and an allowance is paid for sleep-ins because we appreciate the time you put in!
Locating us could never be easier!
We have free car parking on site if you have your own form of transport or the project is easily accessible by public transport (Buses 141 and 28 run every 10 minutes).
All successful candidates will be required to take a work related test on the day of the interview.
Please note that we are not currently offering visa sponsorship.
Disclaimer : Please note that NCHA reserves the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient interest.
NCHA strives to be a welcoming and inclusive employer as such we particularly welcome applicants from men, as they are currently under-represented within in our Care and Support department.