Therapeutic Worker

2 weeks ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Mary and Joseph House Full time

Therapeutic Worker (Gardening/Woodwork)

Mary and Joseph House - part of the Joseph Cox Charity

**Role Description**

We have a full-time vacancy in our outstanding care home, Mary and Joseph House for a Therapeutic Worker. The role involves working with all male residents who have a mental health or alcohol related mental health condition, as a part of an activity team. Daily tasks include engaging residents in therapeutic gardening and woodwork activities, to support their well-being.

Our main aim is to enable the residents to engage in physical, social, emotional and spiritual activities, (according to their abilities and wishes), which promote good all-round health and mental wellbeing.

As well as a physical activity, gardening can also benefit the mind. This role involves supporting residents to grow fruit and vegetables, as well as tender plants and flowers.

Holding workshops in our woodwork room where our residents can learn how to make things. These are skills that can be taken with them on their recovery journey.

Providing and assisting residents to access and participate in a range of recreational / creative activities, either in groups or individually. To carry out risk assessments prior to activities, to support the health and safety of residents.
- Provide a safe, empathic, calm, nurturing, enjoyable and empowering environment
- Support recovery unique and meaningful to each individual focussing on people's abilities, while recognising needs and disabilities

**Qualifications**
- Experience in therapeutic gardening and woodwork
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Knowledge of mental health conditions and their impact
- Experience working in a residential care setting
- Patience, empathy and understanding towards residents

This is a highly rewarding role where you could play a fundamental role in their life of our residents, we look forward to hearing from you

0161 273 6881

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: £15.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- On-site parking

Work Location: In person



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