Senior Support Worker

Job DescriptionSenior Mental Health Support Worker

Hourly rate £11.65 Pay rates will increase in April 2024!
Do you dare to make a difference?

We know working in care is more than ‘just a job’. To us its playing a crucial role in enabling the people we support to live their best lives.

Unlock your potential by joining our team as a  Senior Mental Health Support Worker at Integra, Ty Nant

You can expect;

Accelerated career paths with no experience required
Recognised qualifications with paid training
Flexible working patterns
Inclusive culture with progressive wellbeing support

Ty Nant is a residential care home in RCT for men aged 18 and above with a mental health diagnosis. The building is a modern 24-hour residential care home made up of four adjacent properties, consisting of 11 bedrooms with most rooms having en-suite bathrooms with one house having a lift to enable individuals with mobility needs to access the first floor.

Ty Nant also has a further two self-contained flats for individuals wishing to live more independently with lower support needs.

Senior Support Worker Role and Responsibilities: 

To assist the senior management to assess people we support needs, with a Person-Centred Framework and the Supporting People Initiative.
Assist to facilitate and support the people we support to integrate within their local community.
Identifying training needs of other staff and co-ordinate training initiatives in consultation with the Registered Manager.
Working with people we support to initiate and develop new ideas and methods regarding the quality of service delivery in conjunction with other colleagues.
Keep up-to-date with changes by participating in discussions, training sessions and workshops when required to do so.
Have a full understanding of Care Standards.
Maintain a high standard of professional conduct and morale by encouraging and motivating staff morale by personal example, and appearance.
Assist the management with the co-ordination, supervision and monitoring of staff work and practices
Co-ordinate the arrangements of resident appointments
Assist management to organise regular (monthly) House meetings
Administer medications when required, in line with prescription guidelines

The Ideal candidate will have:

Minimum Level 2 In Health and Social Care QCF/NVQ
Experience supporting adults with mental health conditions and/or learning disabilities.
Mentoring others in a team.
The ability to speak in Welsh is desirable.