Job Description:

Location: Bury
Job Type: Full-time
Shift: Rota - Days & Nights
Start: Immediate
Experience: Required

We are looking for experienced Support Workers to join a mental health supported living service in Bury. The service provides step-down accommodation for individuals moving on from prison or long-term hospital stays, many of whom have a history of substance misuse and complex needs.

• Supporting residents to develop independent living skills, including cooking, shopping, budgeting and household tasks.

• Supporting attendance at health, probation and external agency appointments.

• Working in line with individual care plans and risk assessments.

• Supporting community reintegration and encouraging independence.

• Managing and de-escalating challenging behaviour in a calm and professional manner.

• Maintaining accurate records and reporting concerns appropriately.

• Working closely with colleagues and external professionals to provide consistent support.

Previous experience in mental health, supported living, substance misuse, challenging behaviour, homelessness, residential care or a similar setting is essential.

You will need to be reliable, resilient, compassionate and confident working with individuals with complex needs.

This client is unable to offer sponsorship unfortunately

Immediate start available for the right candidate.

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