Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Support Time and Recovery (STaR) Worker to join our mental health residential rehabilitation and reablement service. The successful candidate will support a 14-bed, short stay facility designed for individuals transitioning from hospital discharge to rehabilitation and re-ablement. This role involves working closely with residents, healthcare professionals, and other support staff to create a safe and supportive living environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide overnight support to residents in a 14-bed residential setting.
- Assist residents with activities, including personal care and household tasks.
- Develop and implement individualised strengths-based support plans tailored to each resident’s needs and goals.
- Monitor and record residents’ progress, reporting any concerns to the appropriate healthcare professionals.
- Support residents in managing their mental health, including medication management and encouraging good sleep hygiene
- Promote a safe and inclusive environment, respecting the rights and dignity of all residents.
- Collaborate with the wider team to ensure holistic care and support for residents.
- Respond to crises and emergencies in a calm and effective manner.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Work on a 2-week rolling rota shift pattern, ensuring continuous support and care for residents.
- Some cleaning duties as required
About You:
The successful candidate will have the following qualities:
Qualifications and Experience:
- Relevant qualification in mental health, social care, or a related field.
- Knowledge of mental health conditions and best practices in mental health care.
- Strong understanding of recovery principles and person-led care.
- A good understanding of safeguarding.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.
- Empathy, patience, and a non-judgmental approach to supporting individuals with mental health needs.
- At least 2 years-experience working in a mental health or social care setting, preferably within a residential service.
Skills Required:
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
- Strong problem-solving abilities and the capacity to handle challenging situations.
- Empathy and the ability to build trusting relationships with residents.
- Competence in using basic computer applications for documentation and communication.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical guidelines.
Experience Required:
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in a mental health support or related role.
- Experience in an accommodation-based service setting, particularly in hospital discharge, rehabilitation and re-ablement, is preferred.
What’s in it for you?
You will get to work in a new service and help transform services for those struggling with their mental health, supporting people to identify goals, learn skills and move forward on their journey of recovery.
At CHAOS, we value all the people who work for us and all the people we support or work with. We encourage learning and like to do things a little differently so look for innovative ways of working closely with those we support to improve services and achieve better outcomes for all.
More About Us
The CHAOS Group is a B Corp and Living Wage Foundation certified organisation based in Mid Cornwall, specialising in well-being, care, digital innovation, employability & farming. The CHAOS Group family is a collection of like-minded and community-focused social enterprises, working together to bring a positive change. Our brands include, Stayathome, CHAOS Farm, CHAOS at Eden, CHAOS Local, CHAOS Digital (home of CHAOS Radio & CHAOS TV) and Iconic Hair and Beauty.
As a CHAOS Group employee, you will also receive:
- Excellent on-call support from a duty manager
- Free Uniform
- Full Induction and ongoing training program
- Competitive rates and a Career Development Plan
- Pension Scheme
- 20% off Hair and Beauty treatments in our Salon (Iconic Hair and Beauty)
We strongly believe that happy staff are the best staff. Therefore, we want to make sure your work is something that you are happy with. We can work with you through flexible work.
For more information about this job opportunity, you can contact our HR team on 01872 277600 or by emailing hello@chaosgroupcornwall.co.uk
