Job Description
Are you a caring and empathetic individual looking for a meaningful career where you can make a real difference in people’s lives? Look no further – Gledholt Mews and Coach House, a leading residential service in Huddersfield, is searching for Support Workers to join their dedicated team.
Your Role
As a Support Worker on their team, you’ll play a pivotal role in residents’ journey to recovery. Your compassionate and patient nature will provide essential support as they regain their confidence and independence. Your responsibilities will include:
- Offering innovative care with a flexible learning approach for all individuals
- Providing guidance & encouragement through physical & emotional support
- Learning about individuals’ specific needs & providing help in the most appropriate way
- Learning about behavior management
- Assisting with medical & welfare needs
- Reporting on medical & welfare needs as required
- Safeguarding
- Maintaining a safe, clean environment for all
Shift Patterns
- Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday
- Week 2: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
- Hours: 42 hours per week, a mixture of days, nights, and weekends.
- Day Shift: 8:00am – 8:00pm
- Night Shift: 7:30pm – 8:30am
About Gledholt Mews and Coach House
Nestled in the peaceful surroundings of Huddersfield, right next to Greenhead College and Park, Gledholt Mews and Coach House provides vital support to adults with mental health needs and personality disorders, guiding them towards a brighter future within the community.
Their Approach
What sets them apart is their unwavering commitment to personalized care from day one. They embrace the Visual Discharge Plan (VDP), a collaborative process that empowers individuals to set and achieve their unique recovery goals. Their focus is on promoting independence, life skills, and community integration.
Why Choose Gledholt Mews & Coach House?
- Unique Environment: Their “hub & spoke” model ensures a personalized, wrap-around approach to care.
- In-House Support: Work closely with their MDT, including nurses, psychologists, and occupational therapists.
- Varied Resident Profile: Gain valuable experience in mental health and personality disorder rehabilitation.
- Modern Facilities: State-of-the-art facilities including self-contained flats, communal spaces, and outdoor areas.
- Community Integration: Deeply rooted in the Huddersfield community with access to local amenities, colleges, parks, and collaborative community projects.
Requirements
- Must have at least 1 year of experience in a mental health setting.
- Genuinely driven with a desire and resilience to make a real difference in people’s lives.
- Excellent communicator & a good team player.
- Sensitive & intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environment.
- Passionate about empowering & supporting service user independence.
Rewards and Benefits
- Further learning opportunities with an excellent apprenticeship scheme.
- Free meals freshly prepared by their chef and kitchen team.
- Expert supervision & support.
- Employee referral scheme.
- Enhanced maternity.
- Free Health Cash plan.
- 24 hours free GP support line.
- Free life assurance cover.
- Free eye tests.
- Car lease discounts.
- Discounted gym membership.
- Free mortgage broker and Insurance cover.
- Pension scheme.
- Employee NHS discount savings & “Cycle to Work” scheme.
- Smart Health Toolkit – Fitness Programs, Nutrition consultation, and Health checks.
If you’re ready to embark on a rewarding career where you can be a beacon of hope for those in need, they want to hear from you. Join Gledholt Mews and Coach House and be part of a team that’s changing lives for the better.
How to Apply
Closing Date: Monday 19 August 2024
Location: Gledholt Mews, HD1 4EZ
Salary: £12 per hour
Hours: Full Time
Major Points Table
| Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Job Category | Care – Children and Young People |
| Location | Gledholt Mews, HD1 4EZ, 20 miles from Leeds |
| Salary | £12 per hour |
| Hours | 42 hours per week (mixture of days, nights, weekends) |
| Shift Patterns | Week 1: Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun; Week 2: Wed, Thu, Fri |
| Job Description | Support Worker role in Huddersfield for a leading residential service |
| Key Responsibilities | Innovative care, guidance, behavior management, medical & welfare support, safeguarding, maintaining a clean environment |
| Company Overview | Gledholt Mews and Coach House in Huddersfield providing support for adults with mental health needs |
| Requirements | 1-year experience in a mental health setting, excellent communicator, team player, passionate about supporting independence |
| Benefits | Learning opportunities, free meals, expert support, various employee benefits |
| Closing Date | Monday 19 August 2024 |
| Contact Information | Sarah Muzzall via email at residentialrecruitment@surreycc.gov.uk |
