Mental Health Support Worker (Part Time)
Rated by employees as 4.5 stars on Indeed, Future Directions offers a rewarding and exciting opportunity to join our team.
Our values: Put People First, Be Transparent, Go the Extra Mile, Be Creative, Be Adaptable
We are actively looking for values-driven staff who always go the extra mile and love what they do. Here at Future Directions CIC, we believe in doing the right thing, and that's to always follow our values, support the people we support to live their best lives, and to go about our day with a smile on our faces.
Our values-driven Mental Health Support Workers are the core to what makes us tick, and we are looking to add to our already amazing teams in Preston so we can continue to create happy and fulfilling lives for the people we support.
Future Directions CIC have an amazing opportunity for people-centred individuals who enjoy going the extra mile. We have Mental Health Support Worker/Personal Assistant Vacancies available in Preston, PR2
Our aim is simple: to help, support and create meaningful lives for the people we support. We are seeking hardworking, values-driven people to provide the best support to the people supported, so that they can live their best lives!
What we can offer.
- Competitive salary
- Double time for Christmas & New Years
- Full & part-time contracted hours available
- £350 refer a friend scheme
- Fully paid induction, including travel expenses
- Paid DBS check
The Role
This active role will also require successful candidates to help and support with personal care duties, household chores and meal preparation. A good sense of humour is essential for this role as the people we support will keep you on your toes and always try to amuse you. The successful candidate must be caring, have good communication and have the ability to adapt to changing health needs.
The ideal candidate will be fully flexible so we can continue to support our people around the clock. Providing the best possible support for our people is a priority for us at Future Directions CIC, and we need to ensure that their needs are met.
All successful candidates will be required to complete a fully paid induction, including travel expenses, which will take place in Chadderton (OL9) or Bamber Bridge. This is a 10-day induction over 2 weeks, and we require all successful applicants to attend all days.
If you have any special requirements or consider that any reasonable adjustments are necessary regarding the arrangements for the interview/selection event, please contact us as soon as possible, providing as much information as possible regarding these, in order that they can be fully considered and implemented.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £30,138.65 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Application question(s):
- Our shifts include days, nights, waking nights, evenings and weekends and you must be flexible to cover all.
- Are you flexible with shifts on a rota basis - Monday to Sunday
- Please note we are unable to offer sponsorships at this time.
- Do you have experience supporting people with complex and challenging behaviour?
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence - UK or International Manual (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
