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Join a highly respected care provider in East Cornwall and become part of a dedicated team delivering 2:1 support to a female service user with complex mental health needs and challenging behaviours. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced individuals from mental health, challenging behaviour, or supported living backgrounds to truly impact someone's life.
What We Offer:
- Flexible 12-hour shifts (days and waking nights)
- Competitive pay: 153 - 156 per shift
- Part-time and full-time contracts available (must accommodate 12-hour shifts)
- Enhanced rates for bank holidays and night shifts
- Full PPE provided
- Staff accommodation options
- Free uniform
- Comprehensive ongoing training and support
- Support to achieve Care Certificate / NVQ 2/ NVQ 3 qualifications
- Career progression opportunities, including support for NVQ 5 and management roles
- Financial assistance programs
- Team-building away days and regular monthly incentives
Your Responsibilities:
- Collaborate closely with a fellow support worker to ensure the safety, well-being, and individual needs of the service user are consistently met.
- Actively contribute to and implement detailed care plans that address the service user's mental health challenges, behaviours that challenge, and personal aspirations.
- Utilize de-escalation techniques and strategies as outlined in the care plan to support the service user effectively.
- Proactively manage and respond to challenging behaviours using positive behaviour support, risk assessments, and agreed interventions, maintaining a calm and consistent approach.
What You'll Bring:
- Ideally, previous experience in a similar mental health setting, though all relevant care experience will be considered.
- A driver's license is preferred but not essential if you can reliably commute to Callington for your shifts.
- Availability to work every other weekend.
- A friendly, trustworthy, and genuinely caring personality.
- The ability to work 12-hour shifts.
Ready to Make a Difference?
For complete details or to apply for this rewarding role, please submit your CV.
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