Supported Living Worker (LD & Mental Health)

We are a Domiciliary Care & Supported Living Provider looking for carers to support people with a wide range of additional needs. We are expanding and are providing Supported Living for adults 18+. Applicants will have a genuine interest in caring for adults and have previous experience and understanding of learning disabilities and Mental Health

Main Duties

• Supporting Individuals: You’ll work closely with the people you support, ensuring their well-being and satisfaction. This involves enabling them to make choices, promoting independence, and maintaining their health and safety.
• Personal Care: If required, you’ll provide personal care, which may include tasks like toileting and bathing, following the individual’s support plan.
• Home Management: You’ll assist individuals in managing their own homes, including supporting them with maintaining tenancies and providing guidance during home transitions.
• Health Support: This includes helping with health needs, such as administering medication and accompanying individuals to doctor’s appointments.
• Financial Assistance: When necessary, you’ll support individuals with their finances, following guidelines set by the organization.
• Promoting Independence: Encouraging participation in everyday activities, both at home and in the community, is a key aspect of the role.
• Collaboration: You’ll work positively with colleagues, families, and external professionals to provide holistic support.
• Confidentiality: Maintaining confidentiality is crucial in respecting individuals’ privacy.
• Continuous Learning: Participating in learning and development opportunities ensures you stay informed and improve your support skills
• Collaborating with Healthcare Professionals: You’ll work closely with other healthcare professionals to develop personalized treatment plans for individuals with Mental Health conditions.
• Implementing Treatment Plans: Administering medication or therapeutic care to patients based on the treatment plans.
• Observing Behavioural Changes: Monitoring patients for any behavioural changes and addressing them promptly.
• Supervising and Ensuring Safety: Supervising and monitoring patients within the facility to ensure their safety.
• Risk Assessments: Performing comprehensive risk assessments on patients.
• Educating Patients’ Families: Educating patients’ families about their loved ones’ Mental Health issues and providing guidance on how they can support the treatment process.
• Documenting and Maintaining Records: Keeping accurate records of patient health, progress, and any incidents.
• Referring to Specialists: Recommending patients who need more personalized treatment to Psychiatrists and Clinicians.

REQUIREMENTS

• Experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential.
• Compassion, patience, and a positive attitude.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Driving License and own car preferred.

- Free PPE provided

- Free Company Uniform provided

- Full Training and Induction Provided

- Blue Light Card

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: £11.50-£12.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free or subsidised travel

Day range:

• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends
• Weekends only

Physical setting:

• Homecare

Shift:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Coventry, West Midlands: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person