Support Worker - Complex Care

Ocean Healthcare are looking for a Support Worker to provide dedicated 2:1 support for a gentleman living with an long-term mental illness. He also experiences hallucinations and delusional thoughts.

With the support of a Nurse on-call 24/7 your role will be to help ensure he feels safe and secure while also encouraging him to rebuild his confidence in engaging with the activities he loves.

He finds great comfort in music, river fishing and sharing stories. He loves spending time with his daughters and enjoys going to live music events, which is something he hopes to regain confidence in doing again.

Shift Details:

DAY SHIFTS (08:00–20:00)

• Monday & Friday

NIGHT SHIFTS (20:00–08:00)

• Week 1: Thursday, Saturday, Sunday

• Week 2: Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Pay Rates:

Monday–Thursday:

• Day: £15.00

• Night: £15.30

Friday:

• Day: £15.00

• Night: £15.55

Saturday & Sunday:

• Day & Night: £17.55

Bank Holidays:

• Day & Night: £20.55

Why Join us?

Ocean Healthcare is one of the most highly respected care organisations in the Southwest. Check us out on Facebook or look at our Google Reviews. Our philosophy is Live Happy Care Well which is based on the principle that you can't pour from an empty cup. We’re committed to treating our staff well and doing the right thing by the people we serve. When you work with us, you’re part of a supportive, professional, and highly regarded team that prioritizes your needs and career aspirations.

Key Responsibilities

You’ll provide 2:1 day/night support, ensuring that he:

• Feels safe and comfortable at home throughout the day/night

• Is supported in maintaining a consistent routine

• Has the encouragement and assistance he needs to attend live music events when ready

What We’re Looking For

• Confident and resilient Support Worker

• Mental Health experience

The ideal candidate would be a resilient, confident Support Worker with a background in mental health support and experience managing challenging behaviours. Full training and support will be provided.

What You'll Need

• Good References (covering at least 3 years)

• You must be a car driver

• Reliability and good communication

• Right to to work in the UK (We do not offer Work Visas)

While there are lots of work opportunities within Ocean Healthcare, the terms detailed in this job advert are specific ONLY to this package of care. Permanent and bank contracts available. You can work full or part time.

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