Mental Health Support Worker
Mental Health Support Worker
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Job Description
Contract type: Full time permanent
Target Housing is a charity dedicated to making a difference to the lives of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged people in society. Over the past 25 years we have shown that stable accommodation and support can help transform lives and empower people to achieve independence.
If youd like a real sense of job satisfaction great career prospects and a competitive benefits package you could be who were looking for!
The Role
This role is ideal for you if you have the ability to work on your own initiative and prioritise your workloadgood listening and communication skills display the ability to understand and follow policies and procedures as well asgood writing skills to fill in care plans.
Health Support Workers at Target support people in their own homes and in their community.
You may work with lots of different people including adults with learning disabilities physical disabilities substance misuse issues and mental health conditions.
We are unable to provide sponsorship for overseas workers you must have the right to work in the UK.
Responsibilities
- Supporting people with social and physical activities as well as basics such as meal preparation and prompting to maintain selfesteem and dignity
- Helping people to get ready on a morning go to work or University do household tasks such as cleaning and cooking budgeting do social activities and attend appointments
- Monitoring individuals conditions by taking their temperature pulse respiration and weight and possibly helping with medication
Skills and experience
Your induction will include necessarytrainingsuch as health and safety first aid medications and moving and handling. We also offer additional specific training around autism awareness communication skills and working with people who have experienced trauma.
Good English and number skills such as GCSE in English and math along with a social care qualification are beneficial but are not a barrier and we can support you to achieve these during your employment.
It is useful to have experience working in a similar role or with vulnerable adults either through a work placement from your personal life through volunteering or as part of a traineeship or apprenticeship.
Opportunities
When in your role you could do avocational qualificationor acontinuing professional developmentqualification. As a rapidly growing charity the opportunity to grow with us and begin a worthwhile and fulfilling career is here with #teamtarget
Qualifications / Requirements:
- A valid UK driving license and access to own vehicle. Business insurance will be required.
- Enhanced DBS Check.
There are many great reasons to join our team!
- Great opportunities for career development
- Mileage Compensation
- Free Parking
- Paid for Enhanced DBS check
- Paid induction and training
- A supportive culture where staff feedback is highly valued and regular supervisions with line managers are conducted
Our Ethos
As an Equal Opportunities employer we have an Equality and Diversity Action plan in place showing our commitment in ensuring continuous improvement in creating an inclusive culture. We also have a committed group of Inclusion & Diversity champions who meet monthly to ensure progress is being made. We invite applications from people from all backgrounds and cultures especially minority groups that are underrepresented in the workplace. We also welcome applications from those with lived experience. We embrace flexibility and are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.
If you have any special access requirements or other support needs throughout the application process (including interview) please contact us so that we can let you know how we can support you.
Get in touch
If you have any questions about the role please get in touch with Amanda Fields
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
