Support Worker Mental Health

HERITAGE CARE LTD ,
London, Greater London
Salary: £19,101 per annum

Overview

Support Worker Salary: £19,101.00 per annum Location: 56 High Street, Chislehurst, BR7 5AQ Hours: 38 Hours Per Week Heritage Care is a charitable organisation that provides a range of flexible individualised care and support services for people with learning difficulties, mental health support needs and older people. We look to recruit people who both embody and share our values: People who behave with integrity and those who seek to inspire everyone they meet. People that respect diversity and value inclusiveness. People that constantly innovate to meet the needs of those we serve and impact upon lives in a positive way. Experience needed: Experience/knowledge base of mental health for older people Experience of personal care Good interpersonal skills No qualifications are required, but a Diploma in Health & Social Care Level 2 or related qualification would be desirable. Benefits: 5.6 weeks annual leave per annum Flexible working options Supported planned career development and training. Friendly team and good working environment. Heritage Care operates a free employee benefits discount scheme. This gives discounts on many retailers on the high street and over the internet. We also offer a bike to work scheme and a childcare voucher discount scheme. Excellent career progression and extensive support will be provided. There is opportunity to progress to more senior positions for individuals with the right skills, abilities and attitudes. All successful candidates are subject to full pre-employment checks including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. We believe that everyone is unique and that they should be able to live a life which provides value and hope to them, no matter how their mental illness presents. As strong advocates of the recovery concept we work to inspire hope in the people we support to improve their mental wellbeing. We understand that recovery is a process, not a cure. Even if some symptoms and difficulties remain, people can be enabled to gain satisfaction, meaning and control in their lives. We know from experience that people’s needs are different at different stages of their recovery journey. That is why we provide a range of services designed to meet those needs. So come a join an inspiring hard working team of Support Workers today. Experience: Support Environment: 1 year (Preferred) Location: London SE20 (Preferred) Licence: NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care (Preferred) This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/89932297