Complex Mental Health Care Assistant (Waking Nights - Contracted Hours)
Location: Lancaster
Join Alcedo Care as a Complex Mental Health Care Assistant in Lancaster, Heysham.
Excellent rates of pay £18.00 - £18.50 per hour + Pension + Holiday Pay (equivalent to £20.78 - £21.35 per hour including holiday pay & pension).
Guaranteed contracted hours available:
• 24 hours per week OR
• 36 hours per week
Permanent waking night shifts:
• 20:00 - 08:00
• Fixed rota pattern
We are offering a FREE DBS check and immediate interviews available – let's fast-track your application!
Applications for this role are open to candidates who meet the criteria of being female. Due to the specific needs of the client we support, this role is subject to a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010. The successful applicant will be required to support a female client, including working in situations involving privacy, dignity and safeguarding considerations. For this reason, we are only able to consider female applicants for this position.
About the Role
This is a rewarding 1:1 support role providing specialist care and support to an individual living with complex mental health needs. As a Complex Mental Health Care Assistant, you'll build a consistent and meaningful relationship with the person you support, helping them to live safely, independently and comfortably within their own home and local community.
To apply, you should have:
• Previous experience supporting individuals with complex mental health needs
• Experience working within care, support work, mental health services or a related environment
• Experience following care plans and risk management strategies
• Strong communication and active listening skills
• The ability to remain calm and confident in challenging situations
• Experience using de-escalation techniques and positive behaviour support approaches
We're looking for someone who is:
• Compassionate and person-centred
• Resilient and emotionally aware
• Reliable and committed
• Adaptable and professional
• Passionate about supporting people to achieve positive outcomes
Why Join Alcedo Care?
• Guaranteed contracted hours
• Excellent rates of pay
• Paid training following successful completion of 1 week's work
• Enhanced bank holiday rates
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for 24/7 wellbeing support
• Award-winning in-house training delivered by Registered Nurses
• Career development opportunities through our Rising Stars programme and fully funded NVQs
Alcedo Care are proudly recognised as a Top 20 Rated Home Care Group for the past six years. With over 25 branches across the North-West, Lakes and Cumbria, Yorkshire and Wales, we deliver more than a million care hours every year while maintaining our strong family values and supportive culture.
Additional Information
Maintaining a professional appearance in line with individual client needs is essential in this role. This may include adhering to specific guidance on dress and presentation to ensure the comfort and wellbeing of the client. In some cases, this may require visible tattoos to be covered where they are known to act as a distress trigger. Any such requirements will be discussed fully during the recruitment process and are based on delivering safe, person-centred care.
Apply Today
If you're looking for a specialist role with guaranteed hours, excellent rates of pay and the opportunity to make a lasting difference in someone's life, we'd love to hear from you.
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