Job Description

Driving required:

Yes (with access to your own vehicle)

Hours:

37.5 hours per week including sleep-ins, and working public holidays and some weekends.

Who We Are

Sunny Bank PRS (Psychiatric Rehabilitation Service) is a CQC-rated 'Outstanding' service supporting individuals with mental health needs. We provide a fully integrated rehabilitative psychiatric service, including residential care, day care and supported living.


Our aim is to deliver person-centred, rehabilitative residential care for up to 21 residents who require medium to long-term support. Many of our clients progress to semi-independent living within the community. We also offer day care and support across 3 supported living properties in Bury (located close to our main residential home).


Sunny Bank is a warm, welcoming and homely happy place and working environment for both staff and clients.

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated

Care & Support Assistant

to work at our main home, Sunnybank PRS, as well as within our supported housing in the community.

This role requires a full, clean UK Driving Licence and access to your own vehicle.

Applicants

must have previous experience

in mental health residential care and hold a

Level 2 or 3 Diploma (or equivalent)

in Health & Social Care. The role involves working

37.5 hours per week

, including evenings, weekends and occasional sleep-in shifts. Sleep-in shifts will be required following successful completion of a 6-month probation period.

Please note: This role does not offer sponsorship.

Key Responsibilities

Report to the Registered Manager & Director Support clients across Sunnybank PRS and our supported housing properties. To assist the Director and Registered Manager and other staff in the daily running of mental health services To assist the Director and Registered Manager and other staff in maintaining the identified principles and standards of care and support. To maintain the staff code of practice issued by Skills for Care To assist in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating clients' individual care and support plans, including risk assessments. To dispense prescribed medication to clients To assist in maintaining accurate and appropriate documentation To undertake infection control training and uphold infection control standards To assist in meal preparation/serving for clients To support clients with social activities

About You

We're looking for someone who:

Holds a

Level 2 or 3 Diploma (or equivalent)

in Health and Social Care (essential*)
Has

previous experience

working in a Mental Health residential care role (essential*)
Possesses a

full, clean UK Driving Licence

and access to their own vehicle (essential*)
Is willing to undertake training (e.g. Moving & Handling, Safeguarding, Infection Control, Medication and other mandatory training) Communicates effectively and works well in a team Can work independently with a positive attitude and food time management skills

What We Offer

A supportive and friendly working environment A competitive rate of pay

Enhanced pay for weekends, evening shifts after 8pm and public holidays

Mileage reimbursement for work-related travel * The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in people's daily lives