Mental Health Support Worker

Ibchealthcare; Alvechurch CP; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health and social care provider in the Midlands seeks a Support Worker to assist vulnerable adults with complex needs. This full-time role involves supporting individuals using person-centred approaches and managing daily activities to promote independence. Candidates must have experience in care, excellent communication skills, and a compassionate demeanor. Benefits include competitive pay, comprehensive training, career development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Fully paid training and induction

Career development opportunities

Paid holidays (28 days including bank holidays)

Employee assistance programme

Blue Light Card

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience supporting people with mental health conditions and complex care needs.
• Ability to multi-task and manage time effectively.
• Positive attitude and flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Support people with disabilities using person-centred approaches.
• Administer medication and assist with daily duties.
• Build relationships to promote independence and improve quality of life.

Skills

Experience in care industry

Ability to manage challenging behavior

Good communication skills

Compassionate and caring personality

Job description

Do you want a career making a real difference to vulnerable adults with complex needs?

Are you looking for an employer who invests in their staff’s development/progression and guarantees to give you all the support to ensure you can do amazing daily?

If so, then look no further.

We have an excellent opportunity for a Support Worker to join our incredible Supported living service. We have opportunities available located in B48 7AJ

• Role: Support Worker
• Pay Rate: £12.40 Per Hour
• Shifts: Nights
• Full-time - 42 hours per week

Duties Include

• To support people with disabilities, including individuals with profound and complex needs, using person-centred approaches to enable people to achieve positive outcomes as defined in their support plan.
• Basic daily duties include medication administration, cooking, cleaning, and paperwork.
• To provide emotional and practical support.
• To support the people in our care to access community facilities and be included in community groups.
• To build a robust relationship with the people in our care to promote independence and improve quality of life.
• To empower the people in our care to learn new skills or pursue hobbies and interests.

Person Specifications

• Experience within the care industry, ICSS or equivalent essential
• Previous experience supporting people with mental health conditions, complex care needs and challenging behaviours. Manipulative behaviour and pushing boundaries
• The ability to multi‑task.
• Good time management, organization, attention to detail and flexibility.
• IT literate.
• A positive ‘can do’ attitude.
• Good communication skills.
• You must have a compassionate, caring, positive personality.
• Possess a genuine passion for making a real difference in people’s lives.
• Able to manage challenging behaviour and conflict.
• Works well as part of a team as well as individually.

Benefits when working with IBC

• Competitive salary.
• Fully paid comprehensive training and induction programmes.
• Career development and progression opportunities.
• Funded qualifications such as diplomas levels 2, 3, 4 & 5.
• Reward and recognition schemes – including star performer of the month.
• Blue Light Card.
• Free access to Udemy online courses.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Enhanced paternity and maternity.
• Well‑being support.
• Casual dress.
• Paid holidays (28 days inc bank holidays).

Who is iBC Healthcare, and what do we do?

• iBC is a leading health & social care provider in the Midlands, providing support to hundreds of individuals with learning disabilities, complex needs, autism & mental health needs.
• We hold contracts with over 20 local authorities & ICBs and continue to build relationships with commissioners to develop bespoke care facilities.
• We exist to support people with disabilities to live meaningful lives by providing quality support and access to mainstream activities and opportunities throughout our various services.
• We promise to ensure that people who use our services are listened to, valued, and supported with all their goals and aspirations.
• As an employer, we invest heavily in the support structure to ensure daily support is always given and all staff members are equipped and trained to do their best in their roles. We believe our staff do amazing every single day because they do.
• Our staff survey which has recently been conducted concluded that:
• 97% of our workforce have recommended IBC Health Care as a great workplace.
• 93% of our workforce will likely remain within IBC for the next 35 years.

So, if you are looking for a role where you will get genuine job satisfaction and can do amazing every day whilst making a real difference in the lives of the people in our care, please apply below.