Support Worker - Mental Health

Recruiter
Confidential
Location
Norwich
Salary
9.15 - 9.50 GBP Hourly + Holiday Pay & Immediate Start
Posted
09 Apr 2021
Closes
07 May 2021
Contract Type
Temporary
Hours
Full Time
Support Worker - Mental Health - North Norfolk

gap healthcare are on the lookout for experienced Support Workers, to join the team at a Mental Health facility located north of Norwich, Norfolk.

This is a fantastic opportunity for those looking for flexible work, shifts are available Monday to Sunday each week.

Your job role will include:

- Caring for patients experiencing acute mental distress or who have an enduring mental illness
- Responding to distressed patients in a non-threatening manner and attempting to understand the source of distress
- Applying de-escalation techniques to help people manage their emotions and behaviour
- Preparing and participating in group and/or one-to-one therapy sessions, both individually and with other health professionals
- Encouraging patients to take part in art, drama or occupational therapy where appropriate
- Organising social events aimed at developing patients social skills and helping to reduce feelings of isolation
- Promoting a recovery based approach to care

This role requires candidates to have the following:

- Valid DBS
- Proof of Right To Work in the UK
- A minimum of 6 months care-based experience

Location: North of Norwich
Pay: GBP9.15 > GBP9.50 p/h
Shifts: 07:30-19:45 // 19:30-07:45

Please call us on (phone number removed) to get started - we look forward to hearing from you!

This vacancy is advertised on behalf of gap personnel group (Quattro Recruitment Ltd & Quattro Healthcare Ltd) who operate as an Employment Business. gap personnel group is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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