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- What you'll bring to the role
NVQ2 in Health & Social Care or related area or equivalent or higher recognised qualification. GCSE or NVQ2 in English and Maths. N.B. It is not anticipated that all new recruits to the role will have NVQ2 qualification but will commence the attainment process within six months of joining and will have a specific time period in which to qualify.
- What you'll bring to the role
Communication and personal interaction is a key feature of this role This role also requires participation in and promotion of a team approach at all times, with positive and constructive working relationships for the benefit of the Client.
Desirable
Not listed in the available specification.
Beacon House, Warwick Rd, Melton Mowbray LE13 0RD.£26227 annual salary.Full Time 37.5 Hours.Beacon House has an opportunity for a Support Worker to join our team. Shift work 08:000 - 20.00/20:00-8:00.Beacon House is located in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire and is a residential addiction treatment service. It is accessible by public transport, with Melton Mowbray railway station and local bus links nearby. The town centre is less than 1 mile away, although public transport services may be limited at certain times. Due to the location of the service, access to a vehicle or the ability to drive is recommended.
What you'll be doing
As an experienced support worker, you will guide clients through daily group sessions, evening recovery-focused activities and psychoeducational workshops. Each element is designed to help clients develop practical coping strategies, build resilience and reduce their responses to everyday triggers.
- Ensure that the people who use our service have any needs or requirements met; including participation in activities and support with daily living tasks. To support people who use our service in achieving their outcomes in the way that they choose.
- Complete daily administration including updating person centred support & care plans, updating charts and completing accurate daily notes.
- Maintains professional relationships whilst developing a good rapport with the people who use our service, their family, colleagues, visitors and other stakeholders.
- Through own professional behaviour, including adhering to policies and procedures, contributes to the maintenance of safety, security and confidentiality standards.
- To undertake keyworking responsibility for individual clients, supporting the individual to plan goals and personal outcomes and ensure that these are comprehensively documented and reviewed. You can find additional information in the attached job description.
What we will give you in return
- Free on-site parking
- Contributory pension scheme
- Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
- Access to development opportunities
- Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
- Leadership & management development
- Long service award
- Refer a friend bonuses
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This advert is for Support Worker with Priory Healthcare in Melton Mowbray, England. It is listed as a Support worker role. The advertised salary is £26,227 / year. The contract type is Permanent - Full Time. The application deadline is 24 Sep 2026.
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