Job Title: Mental Health Support Worker
Company: Rivet Care and Education Ltd
Location: Maidstone

Overview:
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Mental Health Support Worker to join our team. As a Support Worker, you will provide essential assistance to patients in various healthcare settings. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of individuals in need of mental health care.

Responsibilities:

• Assist patients with daily activities, including personal hygiene, dressing, and eating.
• Administer medication as directed by healthcare professionals.
• Monitor and record vital signs, such as blood pressure and temperature.
• Follow care plans to ensure the well-being and comfort of patients.
• Provide emotional support and companionship to patients.
• Assist with mobility and transfers, using proper lifting techniques.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment for patients.
• Communicate effectively with patients, their families, and healthcare team members.
• Document patient information accurately and timely.

Skills:

• Previous experience in home care or healthcare settings preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Proficient in English, both written and verbal.
• Familiarity with care plans and ability to follow instructions.
• Basic IT skills for documentation purposes.
• Excellent communication skills to interact with patients and healthcare professionals.

Requirements:

• Practical training certificate for manual handling.
• Practical Training for Basic Life Support.
• Valid Driving Licence.
• Training in Dysphasia, Epilepsy, Learning Disability, Mental Health Awareness, Safe Swallowing, PICA, Makaton, Autism, Buccal, Midazolam, and Medicine Administration Level 2.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Zero hours contract
Salary: £12.00-£15.00 per hour
Expected hours: 1 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Flexitime

Schedule:

• 10-hour shift
• 12-hour shift
• 8-hour shift
• Day shift
• Flexitime
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• United Kingdom’s Care home: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person