Support Worker - Mental Health
SCL005
| Profession Adult Services | Job Type Temporary |
| Specialty Mental Health | Region London All |
| Contact Name Sarah Watkins | Contact Telephone 0207 959 1104 |
| Starting On 09/02/2010 | |
Description
Support Worker
Mental Health
Lewisham London
£7.00 to £7.50 per/hr
Duties will include;
- Promoting the personal autonomy of service users, to support them to develop advocacy skills
- To write, participate in, monitor and evaluate support plans
- To provide support to service users as needed to enable them to participate in household tasks, appointments, duties and commitments e.g. rent payments, in order that they are completed
- To plan and participate in group and individual activities to further employment, education, leisure and social needs and interests, with an emphasis on community integration
- To ensure your own personal safety by working to the organisation’s policy and procedures when working alone and reporting any changes that may affect the personal safety of yourself and others
- To monitor the physical health, well being and behaviour of service users and take necessary action in emergencies or when changes require attention
- To provide assistance and/or guidance where needed with personal care, e.g. taking medicines, shaving, bathing
Successful applicants will have;
- An understanding and positive attitude towards people with disabilities and the issues they face.
- Have At least one year’s recent experience of working with people with learning disabilities or mental health illnesses (within last 5 years).
- Completed NVQ Level 2
- An enhanced CRB
PULSE Social Care can offer:
- Good rates of pay
- Local recruitment days
- PAYE & Limited company options
- Access to PULSE Privilege, our premium employee benefits scheme
- Contract of Employment.
- Immediate employment opportunities in your preferred geographical area on
- completion of your recruitment to PULSE
- Flexible hours to meet your needs
- Support from a friendly and approachable team