Care and Support Assistant

1 week ago

Bury BL HL, United Kingdom Bury Care Academy Full time

Driving required: Yes (with access to your own vehicle)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week including sleep-ins, and working public holidays and some weekends.

Who We Are

Sunny Bank PRS (Psychiatric Rehabilitation Service) is a CQC-rated 'Outstanding' service supporting individuals with mental health needs. We provide a fully integrated rehabilitative psychiatric service, including residential care, day care and supported living.

Our aim is to deliver person-centred, rehabilitative residential care for up to 21 residents who require medium to long-term support. Many of our clients progress to semi-independent living within the community. We also offer day care and support across 3 supported living properties in Bury (located close to our main residential home).

Sunny Bank is a warm, welcoming and homely happy place and working environment for both staff and clients.

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated Care & Support Assistant to work at our main home, Sunnybank PRS, as well as within our supported housing in the community. This role requires a full, clean UK Driving Licence and access to your own vehicle.

Applicants must have previous experience in mental health residential care and hold a Level 2 or 3 Diploma (or equivalent) in Health & Social Care. The role involves working 37.5 hours per week, including evenings, weekends and occasional sleep-in shifts. Sleep-in shifts will be required following successful completion of a 6-month probation period.

Please note: This role does not offer sponsorship.

Key Responsibilities

  • Report to the Registered Manager & Director
  • Support clients across Sunnybank PRS and our supported housing properties.
  • To assist the Director and Registered Manager and other staff in the daily running of mental health services
  • To assist the Director and Registered Manager and other staff in maintaining the identified principles and standards of care and support.
  • To maintain the staff code of practice issued by Skills for Care
  • To assist in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating clients' individual care and support plans, including risk assessments.
  • To dispense prescribed medication to clients
  • To assist in maintaining accurate and appropriate documentation
  • To undertake infection control training and uphold infection control standards
  • To assist in meal preparation/serving for clients
  • To support clients with social activities

About You

We're looking for someone who:

  • Holds a Level 2 or 3 Diploma (or equivalent) in Health and Social Care (essential)
  • Has previous experience working in a Mental Health residential care role (essential)
  • Possesses a full, clean UK Driving Licence and access to their own vehicle (essential)
  • Is willing to undertake training (e.g. Moving & Handling, Safeguarding, Infection Control, Medication and other mandatory training)
  • Communicates effectively and works well in a team
  • Can work independently with a positive attitude and food time management skills

What We Offer

  • A supportive and friendly working environment
  • A competitive rate of pay
  • Enhanced pay for weekends and public holidays
  • Mileage reimbursement for work-related travel
  • The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in people's daily lives

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