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Job Description
Here at NCHA we are looking for compassionate and enthusiastic Mental Health Support Workers to join our friendly and supportive Care & Support team as a Support Worker in Newark.
Lombard Street and Lombard Community Flats Newark
Lombard Street in Newark has 2 Mental Health Supported Living Services. Colleagues will support the residents in both short and longer term support to maximise their independent living skills whilst supporting them to manage and maintain their mental health and well-being. Every person we support has individual care plans specific to their needs so the range of support needed will be diverse and varied.
What you will be doing:
- Writing reviewing support plans and risk assessments and updating daily records
- Giving practical and emotional support which may include budgeting shopping domestic duties community based activities and support to access to educational or vocational opportunities
- Work as a team and liaise with the external care teams to meet the needs of the service users.
- Maintain a healthy physical environment for service users and colleagues
What we need from you:
- Ideally you will live locally or be familiar with the local area to help provide the required support. You will be able to work in a rotating shift pattern. You must be able to get yourself to and from work please note public transport options are limited
- You will have an ability to handle sometimes challenging situations and be resilient whilst having a creative attitude to promote positive change.
- You will be an effective communicator with a professional approach
- It would be great if you have some previous experience in a similar role but ultimately if you can show compassion and empathy be punctual professional and enthusiastic we can train you to do the job.
The shifts:
Lombard Street work on a 24 hour shift pattern including sleep-ins and waking nights and Lombard Community Flats providedaily support between 7am and 10pm both sites work weekends and bank holidays.
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The Company
Were Nottingham Community Housing Association known to many as NCHA. Weve been around since 1973 and were really proud of that. Were more than just a housing association: we deliver care and support to people all over the East Midlands. Readour storyto find out more about us.
Some Benefits
Wellbeing
plan
NCHA
pension
Free DBS
checks
250 referral bonus
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Employment Type
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