Job Description
Who We Are
Sunny Bank PRS (Psychiatric Rehabilitation Service) is a CQC-rated ‘Outstanding’ service supporting individuals with mental health needs. We provide a fully integrated rehabilitative psychiatric service, including residential care, day care and supported living.
Our aim is to deliver person-centred, rehabilitative residential care for up to 21 residents who require medium to long-term support. Many of our clients progress to semi-independent living within the community. We also offer day care and support across 3 supported living properties in Bury (located close to our main residential home).
Sunny Bank is a warm, welcoming and homely happy place and working environment for both staff and clients.
About the Role
We are seeking a dedicated Support Worker to work at our main home, Sunnybank PRS.
Applicants must have previous experience working in mental health residential care and be willing to undertake a Level 2 or 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care upon successful completion of a probation period. The role involves working 37.5 hours per week, including evenings, weekends and one sleep-in shift per week. Sleep-in shifts will be required following successful completion of a 6-month probation period.
Please note: This role does not offer sponsorship.
Key Responsibilities
- Report to the Registered Manager & Director
- Support clients across Sunnybank PRS and our supported housing properties.
- To assist the Director and Registered Manager and other staff in the daily running of mental health services
- To assist the Director and Registered Manager and other staff in maintaining the identified principles and standards of care and support.
- To maintain the staff code of practice issued by Skills for Care
- To assist in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating clients' individual care and support plans, including risk assessments.
- To dispense prescribed medication to clients
- To assist in maintaining accurate and appropriate documentation
- To undertake infection control training and uphold infection control standards
- To assist in meal preparation/serving for clients
- To support clients with social activities
About You
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has previous experience working in a Mental Health residential care role (essential)
- Once their probation period is completed, are willing to undertake a Level 2 or 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care
- Is willing to undertake training (e.g. Moving & Handling, Safeguarding, Infection Control, Medication and other mandatory training)
- Communicates effectively and works well in a team
- Can work independently with a positive attitude and good time management skills
What We Offer
- A supportive and friendly working environment
- Real Living Wage Employer with a competitive rate of pay
- Enhanced pay for weekends, evening shifts after 8pm and public holidays
- The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in people’s daily lives