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Senior Support Worker
Job Reference ncg/TP/10062592/6007
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Job Description
Senior Mental Health Support Worker
£12.75 per hour (£24,862.50 per annum)
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.
Don’t meet every single requirement? We invite you to apply anyway!
At National Care Group, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic organisation. So, if you’re ready to embark on a journey where your potential outweighs your current skill set, we encourage you to apply. You might have the right values and attitude we are looking for!