Mental Health Support Worker

2 weeks ago

Middlesbrough, United Kingdom Trust Care Solutions Ltd Full time

**Overview**

**Duties**
- Provide direct support to individuals in daily living activities, ensuring their safety and well-being.
- Assist with medication administration as per prescribed guidelines.
- Implement applied behaviour analysis techniques to promote positive behaviours and learning.
- Work closely with children and adults, adapting approaches based on individual needs and preferences.
- Collaborate with families, educators, and healthcare professionals to develop personalised care plans.
- Maintain accurate records of client progress and any incidents that occur during support sessions.
- Engage clients in meaningful activities that encourage social interaction and skill development.
- Foster a supportive environment that respects the dignity and rights of each individual.

**Skills**
- Strong background in patient care, particularly with children or individuals requiring special education support.
- Experience working with individuals on the autism spectrum, demonstrating understanding and effective communication strategies.
- Proficiency in medication administration, ensuring compliance with health regulations.
- Knowledge of applied behaviour analysis principles to facilitate behavioural improvement.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, enabling effective collaboration with clients, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
- Ability to remain calm under pressure while managing challenging situations or behaviours.
- A compassionate approach combined with a commitment to promoting independence among clients.

Required Trainings

1. Infection Control - Can Be Completed Online

2. Food Hygiene (L2 or equivalent) - Can Be Completed Online

3. Fire Safety - Can Be Completed Online

4. Moving & Handling - Can Be Completed Online

5. Safeguarding Individual at Risk Level 1, 2, 3 - Level 1 & 2 to be completed online, Level 3 is online & classroom-based

6. Information Governance - Can Be Completed Online

7. Mental Health Act Awareness - Can Be Completed Online

8. Lone Worker - Can Be Completed Online

9. Ligature Awareness - Can Be Completed Online

10. Medicine Management - Can Be Completed Online

11. Oliver McGowan LD & Autism Training

12. PMVA - Face to Face

13. Health & Safety - Can Be Completed Online

14. Equality & Diversity - Can Be Completed Online

15. Healthcare Support Worker Certificate (HCSW) - Can Be Completed Online

16. MCA / DoLs - Can Be Completed Online

17. Basic Life Support - Classroom Based Learning

18. Complaints & Conflict Management (Optional)

19. Safety Intervention - Classroom Based Learning

20. Dysphagia Awareness - Can Be Completed Online

This role is essential for those who are passionate about supporting others and making a difference in their community.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Zero hours contract

Expected hours: 20 - 55 per week

**Benefits**:

- Canteen
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Unlimited paid holidays

Flexible language requirement:

- English not required

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Every weekend
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekend availability

**Experience**:

- Support Environment: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- PMVA (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: TCS-B3

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