Support Worker
Position: Support Worker
Location: Covering South Yorkshire, Doncaster, Wakefield
Training Location: Chesterfield
About Us:
Our Client is dedicated to providing top-notch support for individuals with mental health needs and challenging behaviours. We are looking for a compassionate and dedicated support workers to join our team and make a real difference in the lives of our service users.
Role Overview:
As a Support Worker, you will be responsible for providing one-on-one support to service users ranging in age from 8 to 88 years old. Your duties will include supporting individuals on hospital wards, in the community, and during transport. This role involves working with emergency admissions and requires flexibility to work 12-hour day and night shifts.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide compassionate and effective support to service users with mental health needs and challenging behaviours.
- Work on a one-to-one basis with service users in various settings including hospital wards, the community, and during transport.
- Handle emergency admissions with professionalism and care.
- Maintain detailed and accurate records of each shift and any incidents that occur.
Requirements:
- Must have a valid UK driving licence with no more than 6 points.
- Must be willing to attend Training, with initial training and inductions in Chesterfield.
- Commitment to unpaid training for the first 4 hours, with full payment for all subsequent training and shifts.
- Ability to work 12-hour shifts, both days and nights.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- A passion for supporting individuals with mental health needs and challenging behaviours.
Benefits:
- Competitive starting salary of £11.44 per hour, increasing to £13.50 per hour upon successful completion of the probationary period.
- Comprehensive training and induction program.
- Opportunity to work with a dynamic and supportive team.
- Continuous professional development opportunities.
Application Process: To apply, please send your CV to . For more information about the position, feel free to contact us at
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