Mental Health Support Worker

Job Description

Your potential plus our commitment changes lives

Support Workers provide a vital part in providing the people we support with the care and ability to improve their quality of life.

We have an exciting opportunity at our BRAND NEW SERVICE OPENING IN JUNE 2021

We are currently looking for Full Time or Part Time  Support Workers to join our New Team in Tavistock. 

Atlantic Way Care is spread over three individual sites providing 24-hour support for individuals with Learning Disabilities and Mental Health needs. The new service will be an 8 bedded Supported Living Service. 

Our services are being shaped to fit the needs of our housemates and we offer a ‘holistic’ approach to delivery of care, taking great care to consider their physical, emotional, social and spiritual wellbeing of those who live with us.

We have Full Time and Part Time positions available. 

Shift patterns will be across a 7 day rota and will be a combination of days, evenings, weekends, and nights if required. 

We know the amazing and life changing work our Support Workers do every day for the people we support, which is why we offer:

• A Competitive hourly rate of £8.76
• Specialist and Blended Training and Development – we believe in promoting from within
• Enhanced Training that includes Induction Training, Service Specific as well as opportunities to complete a Care Certificate and NVQ/QCF
• Access to Digital Perks where you can gain discounts on gym memberships, shopping, theme parks, travel and more
• Unlimited Refer a Friend Scheme to earn £300 per successful referral

Support Workers provide a vital part in providing the people we support with the care and ability to improve their quality of life.

Your role as a Support Worker will include:
- Providing 1-1 and group support sessions
- Creating engaging and creative ways to interact with the people you support
- Help with accessing the community and taking the people you support to their appointments.
- Set person-centred goals and agreeing on how to reach them
- Help with personal care when required
- Support the running of the home including the cooking and cleaning.

The most important qualities needed in a Support Worker are the ability to treat others with respect, listen to their needs and understand their emotions. Be Kind, friendly and honest

Do you have the necessary values and qualities?
If Yes, Come and join our amazing team