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SalaryA little bit about Northern Healthcare
Northern Health Care provides mental health recovery services across many regions within the UK. Our services consist of Support Living and community outreach services which provides our residents and service users with access to 24 hr support from experienced clinical and support staff.
What we are looking for
We are currently recruiting for full-time Support Workers to join our team who are committed and have the values, passion, and determination to put people first , whilst supporting the lives of people with a learning disability or mental health illness.
It’s hard work and can sometimes be challenging but the rewards are truly amazing!
As a support worker, you will be at the heart of supporting our service users on a daily basis. You will work with service users to help them live a fulfilled and happy life, whilst living as independently as possible. You will help to enable them to develop positive relationships and to be valued as an equal member of their local community as part of their rehabilitation.
As part of this role, you will work closely with a variety of colleagues and support staff to prioritise outcome-focused support to our residents.
Your key attributes
Must have the right to work in the UK.
Our values – positive, respectful, open and honest, understanding and dedicated.
Supportive and empathetic.
Where you’ll be working
Your location will be Holly Court, 211 Rake Lane, Wallasey, CH45 5DQ
Working Hours
The role is a full-time position working 38.5 hours per week. This role requires a level of flexibility as you will be working on a 7 days rotational shift pattern 8pm-8am waking nights, including weekends.
In return, you’ll receive
Salary: £11.60 per hour
Company pension scheme and contribution
Flexible working week
Induction and buddy programme
Career development and on-the-job learning opportunities
Healthcare cover including dental, optical, prescriptions, and physiotherapy
25 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays effective
Access to discounted products and services
Enhanced disclosure barring scheme (DBS) check cost covered
Option to train towards NVQ in Health and Social Care
Free car parking
Employee Assistant Programme
Ongoing employee recognition scheme and employee awards
Refer a friend scheme
Your responsibilities as a Support Worker
Support service users with day to day activities enabling them to be able to live a full and as independent life as possible. This may include help managing budgeting, domestic tasks, or meal preparation
To support service users with grocery shopping and attending routine appointments.
Ensuring that our service users are at the heart of everything we do.
Support service users whilst taking prescribed medication.
Support service users to be as active as they would like to be as part of their local community, whilst encouraging them to try out new things. These could include days out, family visits or arranging to go to college or use their local leisure facilities.
Regularly review support plans whilst ensuring that they are committed to working toward their needs and aspirations.
Working positively and collaboratively with other colleagues within the team
Work within and implement our policy and procedure, including confidentiality and safeguarding.
Escalate as appropriate any concerns or issues in a timely manner.
To maintain and keep accurate records whilst reporting in a factual and ‘person-centered’ approach.
Ideally, you will have some experience as a support worker or have gained your level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care
