Mental Health Support Worker

Community Integrated Care

Dumfries, Scotland, United Kingdom
Base: £13.86 ph; bonus/equity: recommend-a-friend ...
On-site
Resilience and empathy
Ability to stay calm under pressure
Medication administration skills
Community Integrated Care is seeking a Mental Health Support Worker in Dumfries, Scotland, to provide compassionate support to individuals with mental health issues and complex care needs. The role requires resilience and empathy, focusing on building meaningful relationships while assisting with daily living activities

Job Summary

  • The role involves supporting individuals with mental health concerns and complex care needs to live independently in their own homes.
  • Employees receive ongoing training, career progression, and a supportive leadership environment with guaranteed shifts available 4 weeks in advance.
  • The position requires resilience and the ability to stay calm under pressure while managing varied tasks including medication administration and personal care.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Community Integrated Care is seeking a Mental Health Support Worker in Dumfries, Scotland, to provide compassionate support to individuals with mental health issues and complex care needs. The role requires resilience and empathy, focusing on building meaningful relationships while assisting with daily living activities.

Salary

Base: £13.86 per hour; Bonus/Equity: Recommend-a-Friend bonus available; Benefits: Free DBS check, shopping discounts, financial hardship fund, wellbeing investment

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Resilience and empathy
  • Ability to stay calm under pressure
  • Medication administration skills
  • Personal care experience
  • Commitment to helping people

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in addiction support
  • Background in NHS or Prison Service
  • Passion for hobbies like cooking and walks
  • Willingness to work weekends
  • Transferrable skills from other sectors

Key Requirements

  • Resilience and empathy required
  • Ability to stay calm under pressure
  • Genuine commitment to helping people overcome barriers

Work Rights

Not specified

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