About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within The Navigo Rehabilitation Service for a Support Worker
Are you passionate about helping others regain their independence? We are seeking an empathetic and motivated Rehabilitation Support Worker to join our expanding multidisciplinary team. Working across community and inpatient settings, you will collaborate closely with Occupational Therapists, Therapy Assistants, Psychologists, Nurses, Social Workers, Support Workers, and Psychiatrists to provide short and long term reablement and rehabilitation programs
We are only interested in delivering services that we would be happy for our own families to use.
Main duties of the job
This role is focussed on spending time with our individuals and as such it is a privileged role that gives you the opportunity to make a real difference to peoples lives.
The role will support the multi-disciplinary team to delivery individualised care packages to a small group of individuals with both mental health needs and/or a learning difficulties, who are either stepping down from low secure and locked rehabilitation placements or who are local individuals requiring assessment and treatment for their enduring mental ill health.
The aim of the post is to support recovery, independence, quality of life and well-being, through instilling hope and optimism in every individual so that they can reach their full potential.
This role is ideal for those wanting to gain experience working within mental health and to strive towards delivering person centred, holistic, recovery orientated care.
About us
Hello!
We are Navigo. We look after North East Lincolnshire's mental health and well-being, an award-winning social enterprise that provides mental health services to the NHS and beyond.
The whole basis of our work is to deliver services that we would be happy for our own family to use.
We offer a range of mental health services, including acute and community facilities as well as specialist support such as outstanding older adults inpatient services, rehabilitation and recovery community mental health and an outstanding specialist eating disorder facility.
Ranked as one of the top UK companies to work for, we feature in the Best Companies top 100 large company list.
As a social enterprise, we do things a little bit differently and have also developed income-generating commercially viable businesses that provide training, education and employment opportunities including Grimsby Garden Centre.
Working at Navigo is not like working anywhere else. Lots of places say that, but we really mean it.
We like to work with forward-thinking people who want to make a difference.
Come and Join us !
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Job description Job responsibilities
This role is ideal for those wanting to gain experience working within mental health and to strive towards delivering person centred, holistic, recovery orientated care.
JOB ROLE
Direct Support: Assisting with daily activities, including prompting and/or assisting personal hygiene (washing/dressing), eating, drinking, budgeting, cooking and mobilising in the community.
Therapeutic Engagement: Spending therapeutic time with individual, building trust, and engaging them in recreational or diversional activities to promote recovery.
Safety & Observation: Maintaining individual safety through observations, which may include one-to-one monitoring and using de-escalation techniques for individuals showing distress or challenging behaviour.
Documentation: Recording basic information accurately, nutrition and observed changes in a individual's physical or mental health status.
Practical Assistance: Supporting individuals with life skills like managing a home, shopping, or using public transport, participation in community activities; to support their independence.
Co-Facilitate: to co-facilitate group interventions within the scope of individuals personalised therapy plan
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Person Specification
Knowledge Essential
You should be able to demonstrate an interest and passion for mental health
Desirable
A keen interest in mental health as evidenced by reading on the subject Mental health First Aid training An awareness of Health and Safety in the workplace Working knowledge of the benefits and housing systems.
Qualifications Essential
No qualifications required for this entry level post You will be required to complete medications administration training in your first 3 months and complete the care certificate within your first 2 years
Desirable
A basic knowledge/understanding of and passion for supporting those with Mental Health needs Some understanding of the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act Medications administration training
Additional Criteria Essential
Excellent communication skills Ability to respond to the individual rights/needs/opinions of individuals Ability to maintain a safe environment for individuals/ carers/staff Excellent written and verbal communication skills Standard keyboard skills
Experience Essential
No experience required for this entry level post however, you should be able to demonstrate an interest and passion for mental health
Desirable
A keen interest in mental health as evidenced by reading on the subject Mental health First Aid training An awareness of Health and Safety in the workplace Working knowledge of the benefits and housing systems.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Navigo Health and Social Care CIC
Address Rehabilitation across sites
Other service locations and Community based
Grimsby
DN32 0QE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://navigocare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)