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Job Posted: 2 days ago
Salary: £ 15.8 - 16.5 / Hour
Job Type: Contract Temporary
Location: Bacup, Lancashire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Job Title:
Mental Health Support Worker
Job Purpose:
The Mental Health Support Worker will provide high-quality, person-centred care and support to individuals with mental health needs. This role involves working closely with service users to promote their recovery, independence, and well-being, while ensuring their safety and dignity.
Key Responsibilities:
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Deliver personalised support plans that reflect the individual needs, choices, and goals of service users.
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Support service users in their daily living activities, including personal care, medication, meal preparation, and community access.
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Build trusting relationships with service users, offering emotional support, guidance, and companionship.
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Monitor and record progress, reporting any concerns or changes in mental health to the relevant healthcare professionals.
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Encourage participation in social and recreational activities to promote inclusion and well-being.
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Work collaboratively with healthcare professionals, family members, and other stakeholders to ensure holistic support.
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Adhere to safeguarding procedures and promote the health, safety, and welfare of all individuals in your care.
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Assist in crisis situations, applying de-escalation techniques and following agreed intervention strategies.
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Maintain accurate records, including care notes, risk assessments, and incident reports.
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Uphold confidentiality, dignity, and respect at all times in accordance with policies and procedures.
Essential Skills and Experience:
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Experience in providing support to individuals with mental health needs or other complex needs.
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Good communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
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Ability to work flexibly, including weekends and bank holidays.
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Knowledge of safeguarding, health and safety, and person-centred care principles.
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Empathy, patience, and resilience in supporting individuals through their recovery journey.
Desirable but not essential
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NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care
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Mandatory training in areas such as medication administration, safeguarding, first aid, and de-escalation (can be provided by employer).
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Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
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Experience working in supported living or residential care settingsBefore You Apply
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