Mental Health Support Worker
Dumfries, Scotland, gb
What makes Community Integrated Care a great place to work: £13.01 per hour You can choose from full-time or bank hours Guaranteed and contracted hours We are based in one location, so there is no need to be a car driver Good work/life balance rotas are issued 4+ weeks in advance enabling you to plan ahead PVG check funded by us Comprehensive induction and commitment to your ongoing learning and development Recommend a Friend bonus scheme There is no uniform - you can wear your own casual clothes Company pension scheme Employee of the month awards and other recognition schemes Free Employee Assistance programme available 24/7 28 days holiday pro-rated for part-time We also offer a host of other fantastic benefits including: Access to a free app offering retail discounts, leisure savings and holiday and travel discounts, Mental Health and Financial support options to help in times of hardship and Employee Representatives (GameChangers) to help you raise and action issues within the organisation that are important to you. Who you ll be supporting & more about the role: We are recruiting for Support Workers to support individuals in our Dumfries service to live independently in their own homes. Are you looking for an opportunity where you can make a genuine difference to someone else s life? Do you consider yourself resilient ? Is it important for you to have a satisfying job where you feel supported ? If this sounds like you, apply now! The people we support have faced a lot of challenges in the past because of their mental health concerns, learning disabilities and mobility issues, but this hasn t stopped them from enjoying life! They enjoy lots of different activities, including going out for lunch, picnics, art groups, swimming, baking, going out for walks, jigsaws and watching movies. They re always up for trying new things, so we re looking for inventive people to join our amazing team of Healthcare Professionals. Our support team work together to ensure the people we support are happy and safe in their own homes and receive care and support that is tailored to their individual needs. This can include supporting with: Medication administration Cooking Personal care Maintaining the homes of people supported and helping to manage their finances Our team provides support 24 hours a day, so we are looking for flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including some weekends and occasional waking nights. We are currently recruiting for a full-time (40 hour) post and bank roles Your values: Community Integrated Care is one of the UK s largest health and social care charities. We work hard to enrich the lives of people with many different care needs. It s exciting and rewarding work, and we re full of pride and passion for what we do. Care to join us? Perhaps you have previous experience as a Care Assistant or Support Worker, or you ve worked alongside individuals in the NHS or Prison Service with addictions , or who have different Mental Health or Complex Care requirements. We would also welcome applications from resilient individuals with transferrable skills from other sectors as we will provide all the training you need to be successful in your role.