Support Worker inManchester inManchester PUBLISHED
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Equilibrium Healthcare Limited rPzIahRP
Opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of individuals with personality disorders through compassionate support.
Access to cutting-edge amenities and facilities, including virtual reality fitness centres, which enhance patient rehabilitation experiences.
Supportive work environment with a focus on professional development and career growth opportunities.
Competitive pay structure including enhanced rates for bank holidays and unique benefits like a birthday day off.
Collaborative work atmosphere within a multi-disciplinary team, fostering meaningful connections and friendships among staff and residents.
Commitment to innovation in mental health care, allowing staff to be part of a pioneering organization that seeks to improve standards in the industry.
Flexibility in working patterns with both full-time and part-time options available, accommodating various personal circumstances.
The Support Worker role at Equilibrium Healthcare Limited involves providing essential care for female adults under 65 with personality disorders at Eleanor Hospital in Manchester. As a key member of the clinical team, you will support nurses in daily activities, promote patient independence, and offer emotional assistance, while meticulously updating care documentation. The hospital boasts modern amenities designed to enhance patient rehabilitation, aiming to create a dynamic healthcare experience.
Ideal candidates should possess empathy, adaptability, and effective communication skills, fostering meaningful connections with residents and their families. The position offers part-time and full-time opportunities with a competitive salary of £12 per hour, career development prospects, and various benefits, including paid bank holidays, additional holiday purchase options, and free onsite parking.
Ideal candidates should possess empathy, adaptability, and effective communication skills, fostering meaningful connections with residents and their families. The position offers part-time and full-time opportunities with a competitive salary of £12 per hour, career development prospects, and various benefits, including paid bank holidays, additional holiday purchase options, and free onsite parking.
Job Summary
About Eleanor:
Eleanor Hospital, a paradigm of modern healthcare nestled near the heart of Didsbury Village and Withington. We stand as a dedicated service for female adults under 65 with personality disorders, delivering dedicated care with innovative solutions. Eleanor operates a whole pathway approach, ensuring that the intensity of treatment is suited to the service user. Our bright and modern single-sex facility offers a range of cutting-edge amenities such as our cinema, Equipod, café, and a virtual reality fitness centre, all designed to empower patients in their rehabilitation journey. At Eleanor, we believe that healthcare should be a dynamic and engaging experience, and we are proud to be at the forefront of rehabilitation for those we care for.
Main duties of the job
About The Role:
You will play a crucial role in our clinical team, providing essential support to our nurses in caring for individuals with personality disorders.
Your responsibilities include aiding patients in their daily activities, promoting independence, and providing emotional assistance.
You will be expected to update our residents care documentation with accurate, detailed, and up-to-date information.
About Us
About EHC and our values:
Equilibrium Healthcare is one of the leading healthcare providers in the Greater Manchester area. We are a vibrant community of dedicated individuals committed to transforming mental health care. Our vision is to provide cutting edge innovation and advanced technology to enhance the lives of everyone in our care. EHC strives to redefine the standards of mental health treatment, ensuring the well-being of both its team and residents. Our values revolve around People, Care, Environment, and Innovation. We believe that by placing people at the heart of what we do, delivering exceptional care, fostering a supportive environment, and consistently pushing the boundaries of innovation, we can make a positive impact in the lives of our residents, our team, and our community.
Date posted
24 December 2024
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£12 an hour
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
E
Job locations
Jigsaw Independent Hospital
134 Palatine Road
Manchester
M203ZA
Job Description
Job responsibilities
About Eleanor:
Eleanor Hospital, a paradigm of modern healthcare nestled near the heart of Didsbury Village and Withington. We stand as a dedicated service for female adults under 65 with personality disorders, delivering dedicated care with innovative solutions. Eleanor operates a whole pathway approach, ensuring that the intensity of treatment is suited to the service user. Our bright and modern single-sex facility offers a range of cutting-edge amenities such as our cinema, Equipod, café, and a virtual reality fitness centre, all designed to empower patients in their rehabilitation journey. At Eleanor, we believe that healthcare should be a dynamic and engaging experience, and we are proud to be at the forefront of rehabilitation for those we care for.
About You:
You're a compassionate individual, driven by empathy.
You have a sincere desire to create a positive impact on others' lives.
You are adaptable, readily adjusting to the changing health needs and schedules of the residents.
You are an effective and empathetic communicator, fostering meaningful connections with service users, families, and colleagues.
You are eager to learn, keen to develop your skills and knowledge through training and experience.
You are a team player, value collaboration and are comfortable working within a multi-disciplinary team to provide person-centred care and support.
You are an honest individual with integrity and courage to speak up to help improve our care.
About The Role:
You will play a crucial role in our clinical team, providing essential support to our nurses in caring for individuals with personality disorders.
Your responsibilities include aiding patients in their daily activities, promoting independence, and providing emotional assistance.
You will be expected to update our residents care documentation with accurate, detailed, and up-to-date information.
About EHC And Our Values:
Equilibrium Healthcare is one of the leading healthcare providers in the Greater Manchester area. We are a vibrant community of dedicated individuals committed to transforming mental health care. Our vision is to provide cutting edge innovation and advanced technology to enhance the lives of everyone in our care. EHC strives to redefine the standards of mental health treatment, ensuring the well-being of both its team and residents. Our values revolve around People, Care, Environment, and Innovation. We believe that by placing people at the heart of what we do, delivering exceptional care, fostering a supportive environment, and consistently pushing the boundaries of innovation, we can make a positive impact in the lives of our residents, our team, and our community.
Summary:
Salary: £12.00 per hour
Benefits:
About Eleanor:
Eleanor Hospital, a paradigm of modern healthcare nestled near the heart of Didsbury Village and Withington. We stand as a dedicated service for female adults under 65 with personality disorders, delivering dedicated care with innovative solutions. Eleanor operates a whole pathway approach, ensuring that the intensity of treatment is suited to the service user. Our bright and modern single-sex facility offers a range of cutting-edge amenities such as our cinema, Equipod, café, and a virtual reality fitness centre, all designed to empower patients in their rehabilitation journey. At Eleanor, we believe that healthcare should be a dynamic and engaging experience, and we are proud to be at the forefront of rehabilitation for those we care for.
Main duties of the job
About The Role:
You will play a crucial role in our clinical team, providing essential support to our nurses in caring for individuals with personality disorders.
Your responsibilities include aiding patients in their daily activities, promoting independence, and providing emotional assistance.
You will be expected to update our residents care documentation with accurate, detailed, and up-to-date information.
About Us
About EHC and our values:
Equilibrium Healthcare is one of the leading healthcare providers in the Greater Manchester area. We are a vibrant community of dedicated individuals committed to transforming mental health care. Our vision is to provide cutting edge innovation and advanced technology to enhance the lives of everyone in our care. EHC strives to redefine the standards of mental health treatment, ensuring the well-being of both its team and residents. Our values revolve around People, Care, Environment, and Innovation. We believe that by placing people at the heart of what we do, delivering exceptional care, fostering a supportive environment, and consistently pushing the boundaries of innovation, we can make a positive impact in the lives of our residents, our team, and our community.
Date posted
24 December 2024
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£12 an hour
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
E
Job locations
Jigsaw Independent Hospital
134 Palatine Road
Manchester
M203ZA
Job Description
Job responsibilities
About Eleanor:
Eleanor Hospital, a paradigm of modern healthcare nestled near the heart of Didsbury Village and Withington. We stand as a dedicated service for female adults under 65 with personality disorders, delivering dedicated care with innovative solutions. Eleanor operates a whole pathway approach, ensuring that the intensity of treatment is suited to the service user. Our bright and modern single-sex facility offers a range of cutting-edge amenities such as our cinema, Equipod, café, and a virtual reality fitness centre, all designed to empower patients in their rehabilitation journey. At Eleanor, we believe that healthcare should be a dynamic and engaging experience, and we are proud to be at the forefront of rehabilitation for those we care for.
About You:
You're a compassionate individual, driven by empathy.
You have a sincere desire to create a positive impact on others' lives.
You are adaptable, readily adjusting to the changing health needs and schedules of the residents.
You are an effective and empathetic communicator, fostering meaningful connections with service users, families, and colleagues.
You are eager to learn, keen to develop your skills and knowledge through training and experience.
You are a team player, value collaboration and are comfortable working within a multi-disciplinary team to provide person-centred care and support.
You are an honest individual with integrity and courage to speak up to help improve our care.
About The Role:
You will play a crucial role in our clinical team, providing essential support to our nurses in caring for individuals with personality disorders.
Your responsibilities include aiding patients in their daily activities, promoting independence, and providing emotional assistance.
You will be expected to update our residents care documentation with accurate, detailed, and up-to-date information.
About EHC And Our Values:
Equilibrium Healthcare is one of the leading healthcare providers in the Greater Manchester area. We are a vibrant community of dedicated individuals committed to transforming mental health care. Our vision is to provide cutting edge innovation and advanced technology to enhance the lives of everyone in our care. EHC strives to redefine the standards of mental health treatment, ensuring the well-being of both its team and residents. Our values revolve around People, Care, Environment, and Innovation. We believe that by placing people at the heart of what we do, delivering exceptional care, fostering a supportive environment, and consistently pushing the boundaries of innovation, we can make a positive impact in the lives of our residents, our team, and our community.
Summary:
Salary: £12.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Career Growth at EHC: We prioritise your professional development with training and advancement opportunities within our organisation.
- Bank Holidays paid at time and a half, Christmas day at double time.
- Birthday day off.
- Holiday Buyback scheme Purchase an additional 5 days of Holiday per year.
- Free onsite parking.
- Eye Care Vouchers.
- Part-time available (predominantly nights)
- Complete the application form.
- Submit your CV along with the application form if you have one available.
- You will receive a call or email from one of our friendly team members in the coming days to arrange an interview if you are a suitable candidate.
- Please bring yo
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To work as a Support Worker in the UK, you'll need a combination of personal qualities and specific skills. Here are some key skills and attributes that are typically important for this role:
1. Communication Skills: Ability to listen actively and communicate clearly with clients, their families, and other professionals.
2. Empathy and Compassion: Understanding the emotional needs of clients and demonstrating compassion and care is crucial.
3. Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to assess situations and come up with practical solutions to meet the needs of clients.
4. Patience and Resilience: Working with clients who may have challenging behaviors or emotional needs requires a lot of patience and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
5. Interpersonal Skills: Building rapport and maintaining professional relationships with clients and colleagues.
6. Organizational Skills: Manage your time effectively and keep track of multiple responsibilities and tasks.
7. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with other professionals such as social workers, health care providers, and therapists.
8. Flexibility and Adaptability: Clients' needs can change rapidly, so it’s important to adapt to new situations.
9. Knowledge of Safeguarding: Understanding policies and practices around safeguarding vulnerable individuals is essential for ensuring their safety.
10. Cultural Awareness: Being sensitive to the diverse backgrounds and needs of clients and providing appropriate support.
11. Basic IT Skills: Familiarity with using computers and electronic health records, as well as communication tools.
12. First Aid and Health Care Knowledge: While not always required, having basic first aid skills can be beneficial, and understanding health conditions related to your client group is important.
While formal qualifications are not always necessary, having relevant training or a vocational qualification in health and social care can be advantageous. Additionally, specific roles may require knowledge or experience in particular areas, such as mental health, learning disabilities, or physical disabilities.
It's also essential to undergo a background check (DBS check) as working with vulnerable individuals often requires safeguarding compliance.
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