Relief Mental Health Support Worker

Job description

Job responsibilities

Join Our Multi-Award-Winning Team!

We are seeking Bank Mental Health Support Workers to join our dedicated Residential Care team. This vital role is key to ensuring our residents lead meaningful lives and feel connected to their community.

As a Mental Health Support Worker, you will deliver exceptional care and support to residents within our Mental Health Care Homes. This includes assisting with personal care, administering medication, and supporting residents in daily activities that promote choice, independence, and dignity.

You will be working at ourSidney Corob House, providing care for adults aged 50+ with mental health needs, and Jack Gardner House, a safe and welcoming home for Jewish adults aged 18+ with mental health needs.

• Sidney Corob House, is based at 122-126 Fortune Green Road, London, NW6 1DN
• Jack Gardner House, 184186 Golders Green Road, London, NW11 9AG

This post is working various shifts on a bank basis which includes nights, weekends, and evening shifts. You will be asked to cover the following shifts:

Shift Pattern (Weekly Rota):

• 2 x Morning Shifts: 8am 4pm
• 1 x Long Day Shift: 8am 10pm
• 1 x Night Shift: 10pm 8am

In this rewarding role, you will:

• Provide personal care, assist with meals, and administer medication.
• Support residents in their daily routines to promote independence and wellbeing.
• Offer companionship and emotional support to residents.
• Assist in organising and participating in recreational activities.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, families, and other stakeholders to provide holistic support.

We are seeking individuals who are compassionate, patient, and dedicated to improving the lives of people with mental health needs. You will ideally have:

• NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent).
• Knowledge and understanding of mental health conditions.
• Experience in supporting individuals with mental health challenges, ideally in a residential care setting.
• Experience providing personal care, administering medication, and completing risk assessments.
• The ability to engage and motivate individuals with complex needs.
• Experience working in a multicultural and diverse environment.

• Be part of a multi-award-winning organisation.
• Receive ongoing training and development.
• Make a real difference in the lives of our residents.

If you are passionate about supporting people with mental health needs and want to be part of a caring and committed team, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now and take the next step in your career with us!

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

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Desirable

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Jewish Care

Address

Highgate

NW6 1DN

Employer's website

https://careers.jewishcare.org/ (Opens in a new tab)