Support Worker
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Position Overview & Specifications
Full Job Description
We are looking to recruit a full time Mental Health Support Worker to work in our residential care home and supported living services in Plymouth supporting adults with enduring mental health needs, learning difficulties and other complex needs. Some residents may have a forensic history.
This is a varied and interesting role that would suit someone who would like to progress in their career in the social care sector or someone who has never worked in the sector but has life experience and compassion.
The successful applicants will be required to work day, evening and sleep in night shifts across a rolling Rota. Additional payments for unsociable hours and overtime.
We offer a wide range of training opportunities and the option to study for the Diploma Level 3 or Manager Level 5 in Health and Social care.
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Role and responsibility
The role is to provide care and support to adults who have an enduring mental illness and/or a learning disability. Based in Plymouth, you will be able to work individually and as part of team to help our clients to achieve their goals and live as independently as possible.
The successful applicant will demonstrate care, compassion and an understanding of the needs of people who suffer with mental illness. The person will need to provide two satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.
- Pension - Employer contribution pension plan with NEST.
- A fully funded Employee Assistance Programme that offers free life management and personal support services e.g., counselling, money and legal advice etc.
- External professional Training provided on a range of subjects
- We offer a wide range of training opportunities and the option to study for the Diploma Level 3 or Manager Level 5 in Health and Social care.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £19,500.00-£21,216.00 per year
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £19,500.00-£21,216.00 per year
Shift:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Overnight shift
Experience:
- mental health: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 26/03/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Support Worker roles across Caraston Hall's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £19,500 - £21,216 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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