Mental health support worker
Mental health support worker
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Job Description
Location: Okehampton. Merton
Contract: Full-Time 35 Hours per Week
Salary: 29120.00 per annum (16.00 per hour)
Additional Pay:
- Sleep-in Shifts: 60 per sleep-in (average of 6 per month)
- On-call: 52.50 (weekday) / 89.25 (weekend) average of 2 per month
Tasks
provide direct care and emotional support to individuals with mental health needs
Lead support and mentor a team of support workers on shift
Develop and review care plans and risk assessments tailored to individual needs
Administer and monitor medication in line with policies and procedures
Requirements
- Minimum 1 year experience supporting individuals with mental health needs
- NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or willingness to work towards)
- Good understanding of safeguarding mental health conditions and recovery models
- Must be flexible to work varied shifts including sleep-ins and on-call
- Must have the right to work in the UK
- No sponsorship provided
- DBS check
Employment Type
Full Time
