Location: Yew Tree Lodge, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 5HX
Employment type: Permanent - Full Time
Salary: £26,227.50 / year

Yew Tree Lodge has an opportunity for a Mental Health Support Worker to join our team. Candidate should be fully flexible to do both days and night shift. Contracted hours is 37.5 hours per week. Day shift- 7.30am to 8.00pm, Night shift- 7.30pm to 8.00 am.

Yew Tree Lodge, Reading, Berkshire is a residential service supporting 16 adults with a range of needs. It is located in an urban setting and is accessible by public transport, with Reading railway station nearby and strong regional transport links. Due to the location of the service, access to a vehicle or the ability to drive is recommended.

What you'll be doing

• You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our residents wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future. You will play a key part in their recovery, assisting qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of residents
• Ensure that the people who use our service have any personal needs or requirements met; including personal care, participation in activities and support with daily living tasks. To support people who use our service in achieving their outcomes in the way that they choose.
• Complete daily administration including updating person centred support & care plans, updating charts and completing accurate daily notes.
• Maintains professional relationships whilst developing a good rapport with the people who use our service, their family, colleagues, visitors and other stakeholders.
• Through own professional behaviour, including adhering to policies and procedures, contributes to the maintenance of safety, security and confidentiality standards.

What you'll bring to the role
Essential for the role

• NVQ2 in Health & Social Care or related area or equivalent or higher recognised qualification. GCSE or NVQ2 in English and Maths. It is not anticipated that all new recruits will have NVQ2 but will commence the attainment process within six months of joining.
• Communication and personal interaction is a key feature of this role and may include the provision of support to people who use challenging behaviour as a way to communicate their needs and frustrations or who use alternative communication methods such as pictures and signing systems. This role also requires participation in and promotion of a team approach at all times, with positive and constructive working relationships for the benefit of the service user. To contribute both verbally and in writing to service user reviews and support planning.
• The problems faced by many service users may present challenging situations, which may increase the physical, sensory and emotional demands of the role.

The following experience would be beneficial

• Experience of working in a related environment is desirable.

What we will give you in return

• Full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions
• Regular career conversations and access to development opportunities
• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates on gym membership, IT technology and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
• Leadership & management development, long service award, refer a friend bonuses

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.