Support Worker inManchester inManchester PUBLISHED TUE 24 DEC 2024

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Equilibrium Healthcare is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to join their clinical team at Eleanor Hospital in Manchester, which provides specialized care for female adults under 65 with personality disorders. The role involves assisting residents with daily activities, promoting independence, offering emotional support, and maintaining accurate care documentation. The modern facility features amenities like a cinema and virtual reality fitness centre, aiming to create an engaging rehabilitation experience.

Candidates should possess empathy, adaptability, and effective communication skills, and be committed to delivering person-centered care. Equilibrium Healthcare is dedicated to professional development, offering training, career growth opportunities, and additional benefits such as enhanced pay for bank holidays, a birthday day off, and a holiday buyback scheme.

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 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 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.
Schedule:
- Part-time available (predominantly nights)
Recruitment and onboarding process:
- 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 your ID or Passport for the initial stages of the DBS process; we cover the associated costs if you successfully pass the interview.
- If your interview is successful, you will receive a conditional offer letter from us within 1 working day.

- Upon acceptance of the offer, we will commence the onboarding process.

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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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