Support Worker

Are you a warm, passionate and empathetic individual? If so, we are looking for Support Workers to join our Mental Health supported living service.
This position involves providing individualised person centred care and support to adults with mental health needs living in supported housing. You will be responsible for promoting emotional wellbeing and independence, encouraging the people we support to enjoy a fulfilling and valued life.

Support Worker Duties:

Develop and sustain warm and trusting relationships with service users
Promote the self-esteem, happiness and emotional health of service users, encouraging and supporting them to express their needs, views and concerns
Provide respectful personal care in accordance with the needs, wishes and preferred routines outlined in the individual's personal support plans
Supporting people in a wide range of activities within their home and community

Experience is desirable for this role, but it is not essential as full training will be provided. One of our tenants has a beloved cat, so applicants need to be able to work in this environment. A driver's license is also desirable.

A one-off bonus of £100 upon successful completion of the 4-month probationary period
Competitive pay and a pension with company contribution and 28 days annual leave
Company paid enhanced DBS for all staff
Free employee support programme
All our staff are supported 24/7 by our out-of-hours teams
Support to complete the nationally recognised Care Certificate and Social Care Diploma
We are a passionate, inclusive and anti-racist organisation. We embrace diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. As a Disability Confident Employer we welcome applications from people with a disability, and as a proud Stonewall Diversity Champion we actively encourage applications from the LGBT+ community.