Support Worker

3 days ago


Newton Poppleford, United Kingdom AWD online Full time

**Support Worker**with excellent communication skills and knowledge and an understanding of mental illness is required for a well-established mental health charity based in Newton Poppleford, Sidmouth, Devon.

**SALARY**:£18,090 - £19,860 per annum + sign on Bonus + Benefits

**LOCATION**:Dawlish, Devon, South West England

**JOB TYPE**:Full-Time, Permanent

**WORKING HOURS**:35 hours per week on a rota basis

**JOB OVERVIEW**
- Are you passionate about providing the best care to people with Mental Health Needs?_

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Support Worker with excellent communication skills and knowledge and an understanding of mental illness.

Working as a Support Worker you will join a friendly and welcoming team, in a home from home environment where no two days are the same.

As a Support Worker you will work for a service which provides housing-related support for people with high support needs. The purpose of the service is to enable people out of area to return to Devon and aims to support people in gaining the skills theyneed to live independently.

**DUTIES**

Your role as a Support Worker will include:

- Prompting with personal care
- Supporting with medication
- Providing encouragement with household tasks such as laundry, cooking and cleaning
- Supporting to learn new skills, achieve their goals and ambitions
- Assisting people pursue their interests and hobbies
- Working with other mental health professionals and the family/friends of the person being supported

**ABOUT THE COMPANY**

Imagine being part of an organisation whose common purpose is to help those who are severely impacted by mental illness. The company believes that everyone should be treated with respect and dignity - and that’s why equity is one of their core values.

They draw on the expertise, unique perspectives and lived experience of their people - regardless of who they are or their background - to help them become an inclusive and anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider who reflect thediverse communities they support as a mental health charity.

**CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS**
- Strong communication skills
- An understanding of mental illness
- A passion for making a difference
- Willingness to study for an NVQ in Health and Social Care

**BENEFITS**
- Rewards, wellbeing, and benefits platform: Providing access to thousands of discounts and benefits including cashback; reloadable cards; savings etc
- Wellbeing support: A hub that gives physical, and mental health support. The company also have an Employee Assistance Programme with access to appointments
- Flexible Working - you get to choose where you work, managing your own diary. Generous annual leave, starting at 25 rising to 30 days, plus bank holidays, as well as your birthday off
- Contributory pension scheme
- Structured Induction: Onboarding you into the Charity supporting your wellbeing along the way
- Receive up to £300 when you introduce a friend or family member

**APPLY TODAY**

JOB REF: AWDO-P9459

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