Job Description
We are seeking a Female Support Worker to provide 1:1 support to a 32-year-old woman diagnosed with Paranoid Schizophrenia, living with her mother and three sisters in Mill Hill, Barnet.
The ideal candidate should have experience in supporting individuals with mental health conditions, particularly Paranoid Schizophrenia. The role involves providing practical and emotional care, enabling the service user to lead as ordinary a life as they can achieve.
Responsibilities:
* Participate in the day-to-day implementation of individual support plans and activities.
* Maintain effective communication and liaison with service users, families, and others whilst respecting appropriate confidentiality.
* Support service users with meal preparation, laundry duties, cleaning, and social events.
* Maintain accurate notes and records as required.
* Work as part of a team to provide high-quality care.
Requirements:
* Diploma in Health and Social Care or be willing to work towards one.
* Experience in supporting adults with challenging behavior, learning disabilities, and/or mental health issues.
* Ability to keep calm under pressure.
* Confidence to work alone or as part of a team.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Passion to work with vulnerable adults.
* Desire and commitment to achieve high standards of safeguarding.
Benefits:
* £12.71 per hour.
* 28 days holidays inclusive of bank holidays.
* Flexible Additional Holiday Purchase Scheme.
* Full induction programme to Care Certificate Standards.
* Dedicated learning & development programmes.
* Access to a wide range of free online courses.
* DBS check paid by Caretech prior to starting with us.
* Refer a Friend Reward Scheme - earn up to £250 per referral!
* Stakeholder Pension.
* Free Employee Assistance Programme.
* Annual Employee Awards Evening.
* Employee recognition schemes.
* Carer progression within the company.
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