direct healthcare support professional London, England
Job description
We are now looking for a team of experienced Support Workers to join our growing company and be based at our site in Bounds Green!
To meet the criteria of this role, you will have experience in working within a similar role within the care sector for a minimum of 1 year, providing care to adults from the age of 18 who are living with complex Mental Health disorders, Learning disabilities and substance misuse. A minimum of a NVQ Level 2 is desirable but not essential for this role.
A good knowledge around different Mental Health disorders is essential for this role in order to ensure you have an understanding of the support our clients require. However, please note all our clients have their own individual support plan that is reviewed and updated regularly, all staff are aware of each clients individual support plan and the support they require.
Duties and responsibilities for this role include the following:
Keeping client folders up to date
Personal Care/Administrating medication
Attending appointments with clients
Taking clients shopping
Taking clients on day trips/holidays
Supporting clients maintain their accommodation
Support clients with their meal preparation
Supporting clients to family visits
Helping and supporting clients with college, university and job applications
This is a full time position with a 40 hour plus sleeps contract, all of our staff work flexible hours to meet the needs of the business, this includes working weekends/evenings and sleep in's. You are entitled to 28 days paid holiday, all training in house, online and external provided when you start your employment with us and throughout the duration of your career with us.
Career progression is something we are always working towards with our staff. If you know where you want to go in your career, we can help you with this. We are always looking to train and promote our loyal staff to higher job roles within the company!
Please apply with your most up to date CV.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £11.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
COVID-19 considerations:
You will be required to follow the government guidelines in relation to Covid-19
Experience:
- Behavioural & Mental Health Technicians: 1 year (preferred)
- Support Environment: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care (required)
Work Location: In person
