Support Worker

Ocean Healthcare are looking for a Support Worker to provide dedicated 2:1 support for a gentleman living with an enduring mental illness. This gentleman 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 during the night 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 - something he hopes to regain confidence in doing again.

Shift Details:

• Waking Nights: 20:00 – 08:00 (7 days a week)

Pay Rates:

• £15.30 p/hr Mon – Thurs

• £15.55 p/hr Fri

• £17.55 p/hr Sat & Sun

• £20.05 p/hr Bank Holidays

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 waking night support, ensuring that he:

• Feels safe and comfortable at home throughout the night

• Is supported in maintaining a consistent night-time routine

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

What We’re Looking For

• Experience working waking night shifts

• Mental Health experience

The ideal candidate would be calm and confident. You'll be an experienced support worker with mental health experience.

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 Visa)

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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