Mental Health Support Worker/Care Assistant
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Requirements
- At least one year's care or healthcare experience
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Compassionate, reliable, and professional attitude
- Ability to work independently and within a team
- Flexibility to work a 7-day rota, including:
- Weekends
- Bank holidays
- Waking night shifts
- Sleep-in shifts (where required)
- Training & Benefits
- Comprehensive induction programme, including shadow shifts.
- Access to e-learning and face-to-face training.
- Ongoing skills development and refresher training.
- Regular one-to-one supervision with a line manager.
- Annual performance appraisal.
- Equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
- Qualification Opportunity
- Potential access to a fully funded Level 3 NVQ in Health and Social Care (subject to eligibility and training agreement conditions).
- Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. Duties, responsibilities, and skills may vary depending on the specific needs of the employer.
- Experience Essential: 1 years' experience
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Additional Information
Mental Health Support Worker/Care Assistant (Day & Night Shifts) Location: Bradford Salary : £12.82 per hour Vacancy Type: Full-time, Permanent Hours: 12 hr shifts This role involves providing high-quality, person-centred care and support to vulnerable adults with a range of needs, including mental health conditions, physical disabilities, dementia, rehabilitation needs, and behaviours that may challenge. The successful candidate will help residents maintain their independence, dignity, wellbeing, and social inclusion while assisting with personal care and daily living activities. Main Responsibilities Supporting people with personal care and daily living activities Promoting independence, dignity, privacy, and choice Supporting physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing Encouraging social inclusion and community participation Assisting with rehabilitation and recovery-focused plans Maintaining accurate records and reporting concerns Building positive relationships with residents, families, and colleagues People You May Support Individuals with mental health conditions People with physical disabilities People living with dementia Individuals requiring rehabilitation and recovery support People who may display behaviours that challenge
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