Waking Nights Support Worker

Job Introduction This service is in the heart of Bedlington and will consist of 12 self-contained apartments. And will provide intensive housing related support for adults who may have enduring mental health backgrounds, autism, learning disabilities or physical health needs. As a Support Worker, you will make a real difference to people''s lives and you may also make a positive difference to your own life. You will receive bespoke training and development opportunities. 100% of our management team in Northumberland began their career with Turning Point as a support worker. Please note that experience in the mental health sector is essential. Some of our service users demonstrate challenging behaviours as part of there ongoing mental health recovery. This can manifest in extreme cases as self harm and emotional instability. Therefore the right candidate will need to possess a deep level of empathy, understanding and patience. Shift Patterns This is a waking nights position with working hours of 9pm - 9am. Role Responsibility What will I be doing? This is a hands-on job in which no two days are the same. Your duties will include: promoting the independence of people we support supporting a full range of daily activities including cleaning and cooking, days out or going away on holiday arranging activities in the home and in the local community developing life skills and personal interests helping our people stay safe and healthy. assisting or prompting with personal care ..... full job details .....