Healthcare Support Worker

4 weeks ago


Ledston, United Kingdom Care In Mind Full time

Job summary Healthcare Support Worker, Eating DisordersMoortown, Leeds£23400 - £ per annum based on experience.
hours per week Main duties of the job Essential requirements of a Support Worker Flexibility - Your role will involve working shifts including weekends and Bank Holidays Must be able to attend training throughout employment which will be held on weekdays Good written skills and the ability to write basic reports and record information accurately Basic IT skills (Your role will involve some computer work, completing forms, using an online care system, and writing emails) Good verbal communication skills and the ability to listen to others An ability to maintain a professional working boundary Ability to remain calm in emergencies, supporting others during difficult situations Desirable Criteria of a Support Worker Full UK Driving Licence NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent in Care Previous experience of working with young people who have mental health needs About us Care in Mind provide residential services for young people aged 16-30 years old.
The young people we care for often require a high level of support to assist with difficulties they may have from self-harming, behaviour, and emotional difficulties.
Our aim is to support the young people using a therapeutic approach to help them achieve their individual goals, in preparation for transition to adult life.
Company Benefits 30 days holiday (Rising to 35 days with service including bank holidays) An additional day off each year for your birthday Opportunity to work part time hours if this suits your circumstances Excellent Learning and Development opportunities (Level 3 in Adult Health & Social Care and support with completion of the Care Certificate) Paid Training, Induction and DBS check Healthcare CashPlan with costs provided towards dental and optical care and a range of other healthcare treatments and benefits including discounted gym memberships, online shopping discounts, free eye tests and various other benefits Blue Light Card to access further shopping discounts Enhanced company pension Life Assurance (2 x annual salary) Enhanced maternity/paternity leave Employee Assistance Programme/24-hour Counselling Service Job description Job responsibilities At Care in Mind our homes are always a hub of activity and energy where the young people can feel safe, and our staff enjoy coming to work.
Your role will involve working with our young people to promote independence through support with education, household tasks and general life skills.
You will also update online care records and complete medication administration.
In addition, you will be responsible for the general upkeep and tidiness of the home ensuring the young people live in homely environment.At our new home in Leeds, you will be working with young people who have diagnosed eating disorders, alongside a variety of mental health diagnoses.
Our young people often use self-harm and compensatory behaviours as a strategy to cope with their emotions.
Your role will be required to support the young people through their eating complexities, including meal support, food and fluid documentation and post meal support.
You will also support and help to manage incidents of self-harm and other risk-taking behaviours.
Some of our young people have physical health concerns which require close monitoring and documenting - full training for this is provided.
A number of our young people are preparing for independence too, to move on from the home into the community.
Therefore you will be supporting this transition through things such as: discovering different education routes, accessing public transport and appointments independently and supporting them to self-administer their own medication.
Our young people are all unique and have different interests, they engage in a variety of activities including going to theme parks, pottery painting and watching theatre plays, so there will never be a dull moment when you are on shift.Previous care experience is not essentialand full training will be provided.
You will receive ongoing support and mentoring from our friendly residential and clinical team.The job is highly rewarding and a great start to developing your career working with young people or enhancing your previous experience of mental health with the opportunity for excellent career development.
Person Specification Qualifications Desirable Do you have any formal qualifications in care?
Experience Essential Experience of working in a team?
Do you have An understanding of the issues young people face?
Skills Essential Good written communication skills and the ability to write basic reports and record information accurately IT skills and the ability to write emails and use Microsoft office Desirable Do you hold a clean driving license?
Other Essential Able to work shifts (including weekends, bank holidays where required to complete any necessary training) Good verbal communication skills and the ability to listen to others



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