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Complex Care Support Worker (Mental Health)

Job Posted: a month ago

Salary: £ 12.71 - 20 / Hour
Job Type: Contract
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear

Expire in: 2 days

Job Description

Complex Care Support Worker (Mental Health)
Newcastle
£12.71 - £20 per hour
Contract Type: Zero Hour
Must have a full UK driving licence
We are currently looking to recruit experienced Complex Care Support Workers to work across a range of specialist services in Newcastle, supporting individuals affected by drug and alcohol dependency, dual diagnosis, mental health needs, and complex behaviours. Opportunities include residential rehabilitation services, supported living, community-based recovery programmes, specialist units, and private healthcare settings as part of our established health and social care agency.
The Role
As a Complex Care Support Worker at Pin Point Health and Social Care, your main duties will include:
  * Supporting individuals with drug and alcohol recovery programmes in line with personalised care and support plans.
  * Providing practical and emotional support to promote independence, wellbeing, and long-term recovery.
  * Administering and recording medication in accordance with organisational policies and procedures.
  * Monitoring and reporting changes in physical health, mental wellbeing, and potential relapse indicators.
  * Supporting service users to attend appointments, recovery groups, and community activities.
  * Assisting with daily living skills, personal care (where required), and domestic duties.
  * Developing positive working relationships with multidisciplinary teams, including healthcare professionals, substance misuse specialists, and social care services.
  * Maintaining accurate, timely, and confidential records, including risk assessments, incident reports, and support documentation.
  * Promoting safeguarding, health and safety, and positive risk management at all times.
  * Building professional, respectful relationships with service users, their families, and external agencies while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
The Person
The following experience and characteristics are considered essential for the role:
  * A minimum of 6–12 months' experience within health and social care, preferably supporting individuals with drug and alcohol dependency, mental health needs, dual diagnosis, challenging behaviour, or complex care needs.
  * A sound understanding of recovery-focused practice, safeguarding, confidentiality, and person-centred support.
  * The ability to remain calm, patient, and professional in challenging or high-pressure situations.
  * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and positive relationships.
  * Reliable, compassionate, and adaptable, with a flexible approach to working across a variety of services.
  * Eligible to work in the UK.
  * A full UK driving licence is essential.
  * Willingness to work across multiple environments on a weekly basis to meet the needs of our clients.
This version places a stronger emphasis on substance misuse recovery, dual diagnosis, risk management, relapse awareness, and trauma-informed, person-centred support, which are key competencies employers look for in complex care drug and alcohol services

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