Mental Health Support Worker - Highgate, United Kingdom - Jewish Care

Jewish Care
Jewish Care
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Highgate, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Tom O´Connor

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Description
Our multi-award-winning organisation is looking to recruit a Mental Health Support Worker to join our Care team.

The role of Mental Health Support Worker is based on a rota basis which may include evening and weekend shifts.

This is a pivotal position to help ensure our residents live a meaningful life and feel involved within their community.


The role of Mental Health Support Worker will involve the delivery of Care Services within our Mental Health Care Homes to excellent standards.


This position is a part time role working 30 hours per week, 8am - 4pm 2 days per week, 8am-10pm one day a week which may also include weekends.


What you will be doing:

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to work as a Mental Health Support Worker in our friendly and dedicated team. This is a key role supporting residents.


You will:
Assist residents with personal care, food and drink and administering medication
Support residents in all activities of daily living to maximise wellbeing and promote choice, independence and dignity
Provide encouragement and companionship by engaging with residents and other stakeholders
Support with recreational activities


Who are we looking for?:

Health and Social Care NVQ minimum Level 2 or Level 3
Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of mental health issues and diagnosis.
Experience in engaging and motivating clients with mental health issues in a similar environment, preferably in the residential section.
Experience of providing personal care, administering medication, and carrying out risk assessments in a similar role, paid or voluntary.
Experience of working with people with challenging or anti-social behaviour.
Experience of working in a multi-culturally diverse environment.

Jewish Care is the largest provider of health and social care services for the Jewish community in the UK. Every week, we touch the lives of 10,000 people.

We provide services to a range of people including older people, people with mental health needs and people living with dementia.

Our five values are at the heart of the way we work. They drive how we act as individuals and as an organisation and shape our culture. We value Excellence, Integrity, Innovation, Compassion, and Inclusivity.
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