Mental Health Support Worker - Warrington

Job Description

There’s no ‘I’ in ‘Team’. There’s only care in career.

Lifeways – Specialist Support Services serving your local community

Are you looking for a career that transforms lives for the better? Do you have a passion to make a real impact in your local community? Lifeways offer genuine, rewarding career progression and investment in recognised qualifications.

We are currently recruiting for Female Mental Health Support Workers

• Shifts are between Monday - Sunday:
• Shift patterns: Days 08.00am – 20.00pm /  09.00am - 21.00pm
• 36hrs/week full time. Part Time contracts also available
• Opportunity to gain health and social care qualifications funded by Lifeways.
• Free DBS check.
• Discounts and cashback at high street shops including major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via Lifeways Rewards.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc.
• Free access to the employee assistance program which provides advice and support.
• Blue Light Card.

The successful applicant will work across our 4 independent living services, supporting people living with mental health issues, maintaining physical and mental well being

Duties include:

• Providing emotional and behavioural support
• Promoting a safe and comfortable environment
• Assisting with daily living and independent skills, working towards individual goals
• Maintaining personal hygiene and wellbeing.
• Supporting and communicating with relatives and carers.
• Medicine management
• Budgeting
• Other ad hoc duties

Ideally you will have previous experience as a Care Assistant, Support Worker or Healthcare Assistant. If you are new to care but have a passion for helping others lead their most independent lives, then Lifeways can offer you excellent training and ongoing support to enable you to enjoy a rewarding career with us.

*This post is exempt from the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1) which provides for the application of a genuine occupational requirement.*

All applicants will be required to complete a DBS that is paid for by the company

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