Recovery Support Worker - Nights
Newcastle upon TyneOn-site
AI Summary
Supports nursing colleagues in delivering care and rehabilitation to adults with complex mental health needs, assisting with daily activities, monitoring wellbeing, and promoting independent living.
About this role
Priory Cragston Court is looking to recruit a Recovery Support Worker to join the team. This is a part time, 22.5 hour role working on a 7 week rolling rota with 8pm-8:15am shifts.
Cragston Court in Blakelaw, Newcastle upon Tyne is a unit providing tailored rehabilitation and recovery for up to 20 men and women with complex and enduring mental health needs for adults over the age of 18.
Cragston Court is equipped to deliver mental health, nursing and rehabilitation support for people who are experiencing a wide range of mental health conditions.
Cragston Court in Blakelaw, Newcastle upon Tyne is a unit providing tailored rehabilitation and recovery for up to 20 men and women with complex and enduring mental health needs for adults over the age of 18.
Cragston Court is equipped to deliver mental health, nursing and rehabilitation support for people who are experiencing a wide range of mental health conditions.
Key Responsibilities
As a Recovery Support Worker, you will assist nursing colleagues with the assessment and implementation of individual service user support plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of service users. You will provide support with day to day activities, whilst encouraging and promoting independent living. As part of our team, you’ll help people reach their potential, through both practical and emotional support, making a positive difference to their lives.
- To provide practical support and responsive care to service users who require support in their rehabilitation and recovery whilst ensuring that such activities comply with procedures and the relevant healthcare legislation.
- Observes and monitors the wellbeing of residents ensuring that any unusual physical, mental or emotional occurrences are promptly referred to senior staff/the primary nurse and documented as appropriate.
- Provide specific interventions with service users as delegated by a Registered Nurse, and following training and competency attainment. Such interventions include Observation and Engagement with service users, escorting on appointments, and being involved in de-escalation and management of violence and aggression.
- Participate in regular team meetings and attend other meetings as requested
- Performing light housekeeping tasks, such as dusting, vacuuming, and changing bed clothes
- Assistance and support to attend medical appointments
- Supporting the development of important family connections and liaising with specialists
- Encouraging participation in social and recreational activities that promote involvement and personal growth
You can find additional information in the attached job description.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows.
- A caring and respectful approach to supporting others.
- Ability to work flexibly and think innovatively.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Commitment to upholding professional standards, policies, and procedures.
- Experience in care or support work (desirable, but not essential – training provided).
Benefits
We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.
- Contributory pension scheme
- Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
- Access to development opportunities
- Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
- Leadership & management development
- Long service award
- Refer a friend bonuses
- Relocation support (including payment for accommodation or moving costs) up to £3000 (Terms apply)
Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.
Skills
Care PlanningDe-escalationHealthcare LegislationHousekeepingMental Health SupportNursing SupportRehabilitation CareViolence And Aggression Management
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