Job Description

Mental Health Support Worker

Hours: Full time = 43 hour contract.

Week 1 - 36 hours

Week 2 - 48 hours

Duration: Permanent

Hourly rate of 12.21 - 12.50 Depending on experience

Location: Draper House, Park Road St Helens

Unfortunately we are currently unable to offer Sponsorship for the role at this time.

Are you a compassionate, team player committed to promoting excellence, shared learning, respect and kindness within a team?

Are you looking for a change? This could be role for you to make a difference!

Do you have excellent communication skills that would enable you to work within a challenging female environment that constantly strives to provide the best possible experience for our patients

Located in St Helens, Draper House is a purpose-built specialist residential service for Females with complex mental health needs.

The service operates 24/7. You will work shift patterns including weekends and bank Holidays on a rolling 4 week ROTA. Standard shifts are 12 hours a days.

You will be working at a specialist locked rehabilitation for Females with complex mental health needs and behaviours that challenge. You will support the service to equip service users with the skills required for community living and increased independence.

The service is a recovery-based unit supported by individualised interventions. You will work as part of the multidisciplinary team which includes Responsible Clinician, Nursing team, Consultant Psychiatrist, Psychologist, and Occupational Therapist.

You will receive training to join the team as a Support Worker where you will be valued and supported, with career development opportunities available.

It can be quite a challenging environment at times, so a positive attitude, compassion, resilience and vigilance are important. This career path is hugely rewarding to see people improve; being able to do something today that they couldn't do last week because of you.

If you have the aspiration, capability and dedication, we can give you the support and opportunities to help you achieve your career goals.

You will work as part of the multidisciplinary team to ensure those in our care are supported to make decisions and access the community. Skills are taught and support given to promote recovery and develop confidence in order for them to live a more independent life.

Benefits include

Paid Breaks
Free meals and parking
Mandatory and additional bespoke training
Company Pension

Qualifications

Strong communication skills to effectively engage with clients and team members Proficiency in IT to manage documentation and care plans Leadership abilities to guide and support individuals in their recovery journey Experience in developing and implementing care plans tailored to individual needs Understanding of mental health principles and recovery-oriented practices
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.21-12.50 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension Discounted or free food Free parking On-site parking
Schedule:

12 hour shift Day shift Night shift
Experience:

Mental Health: 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: MHRW/Draper