Senior Mental Health Care Leader - Grow with Us

Nouvita Healthcare Ltd.; Wintringham (Hamlet); On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Senior Health Care Assistant/Senior Support Worker to provide compassionate and practical support to residents. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring high-quality, person-centred care while leading and mentoring the care team. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in a mental health setting and possess strong communication and organizational skills. Opportunities for career progression and continuous training are available.

Benefits

Fully funded DBS

Blue Light Card (discounts)

28 days annual leave (Pro Rata)

Refer a Friend scheme

CQC-recognised training programme

Employer pension contribution

Birthday leave after one year

Qualifications

• At least 2 years experience of working as a Support Worker or Care Assistant within a mental health setting in the UK.
• A strong understanding of mental health illness is necessary.
• Experience of leading/mentoring other care assistants/support workers is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality emotional and practical support to residents.
• Act as a role model and mentor to Support Workers.
• Administer medication in line with policies and training.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Strong IT skills

Good organisational skills

Flexible and adaptable to change

Education

RQF/QCF/NVQ Level 3 in care or equivalent experience

Job description

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Senior Health Care Assistant/Senior Support Worker to provide compassionate and practical support to residents. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring high-quality, person-centred care while leading and mentoring the care team. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in a mental health setting and possess strong communication and organizational skills. Opportunities for career progression and continuous training are available.