Support Worker

Apricus Resourcing are working with an independent provider who are looking for a Mental Health Support worker for ongoing locum role, working 5-days per week within a service in Whitehaven, Cumbria. The role is based within a mental health service that offers spaces for those in crisis. This is a unique opportunity to be part of ground breaking mental health service and deliver life changing outcomes. Available shift patterns :

• 7am-3pm, 9am-5pm, 3pm-11pm, 11pm-7am (5 out of 7 days, Monday to Sunday) Within your role you will work alongside clients / families or children help them to actively move towards living independently of services. Key Responsibilities will include supporting individuals in their daily living, fostering independence through engaging in social, recreational, and occupational activities whilst working seamlessly with the multidisciplinary team to deliver person-centred care & promoting positive practice in Safeguarding, Health & Safety, and Mental Capacity within the service. Person specification
• Previous experience of providing support for vulnerable people.
• Knowledge of housing issues affecting vulnerable people
• Experience of housing management duties in a residential setting is desirable
• Evidence of specialist qualification, skill, or interest in the area applied for including specific qualification / training to meet specialist service standards to meet regulatory requirements
• Excellent communication and inter-personal skills and an ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Ability to motivate, encourage and support clients / families or children and young people (as appropriate) in developing daily living skills. The role is based on a rolling contract with a view to extend, the rate of pay for the role is £12.21 PAYE per hour. If you are interested please feel free to apply or contact the office directly