Care Assistant / Support Worker
Job Title: Mental Health Support Worker
Reference Number: HCPA003915
Company Name: Nouvita Healthcare - Baldock Manor
Shifts Available: Mornings , Evenings , Days , Nights , Weekends
Location: Baldock
Type of Care Provider: Care Home , Nursing Home , Hospital
Supporting individuals with: Learning Disability , Mental Health
Pay/Salary: £12 - £14.16 Per Hour
Hours of Work: 37.50 Hours Per Week - Shifts: 08:00 - 20:00 / 20:00 - 08:00 - 3 Days one Week 4 Days Next Week + Alternating Weekends
Driving Required: No
Contract Type: Full Time Contract
Nouvita Healthcare has been providing effective, high-quality care for over 30 years. We care for people ages 18 onwards with a range of mental health needs, as well as those with learning disabilities and challenging behaviours.
We want to recruit the best staff that provide the best care. Nouvita Healthcare has undergone a lot of change in the past few years. We are a small, but fast-moving company to work for.
We are looking for an extremely passionate care assistant/support worker/healthcare worker, someone who can provide a therapeutic environment that allows our service users to feel safe, respected and valued. If you are someone who is able to make a difference to the lives of those suffering from complex mental health conditions, why not considering joining us Baldock Manor Hospital?
Regrettably, we are not in a position to offer sponsorship opportunities.
- To work as a support worker (sometimes known as a care assistant/healthcare worker) for our patients with the support of senior staff.
- To undertake aspects of care with or without direct supervision, including hosting recreational and activity groups, carrying out personal care, observations and escorting duties, such as general hospital visits, trip to supermarkets etc.
- To ensure the safety and well-being of patients, and to always work in a manner that promotes dignity through the adoption of person-centred care principles.
Please note: all training and team meetings will take place during day shift hours.
Desirable skills:
- Experience working with mental health within a similar setting
- Positive can do attitude
- Excellent communication skills
- Previously completed Control and Restraint training within the last 12 months or willing to complete a face to face course
- Ability to undertake physical tasks involving patient care
Regrettably, we are not in a position to offer sponsorship opportunities.
