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Supervises and monitors residents with special needs
Takes responsibility for shifts and service during duty
Responds to emergencies, offering guidance and support to care workers
Assists service users with dressing, undressing, washing, toileting, and bathing
Assists with medication, moving patients from one place to another
Serves meals and aids with feeding, ensuring overall comfort
Provides stimulating activities for service users
Supports daily tasks like letter writing, bill payment, and benefit collection
Undertakes light cleaning, domestic duties, and meal preparation
Monitors service users' conditions (temperature, pulse, respiration, weight)
Collaborates with professional staff to implement the care plan

Requirements

International Passport

Share Code/eVisa

Enhanced DBS (Updated services)

Updated CV

Basic Care Certificates (Online & Practical both)

Basic Manual Handling Practical Certificate (Mandatory)

Bank Statement ( Account number and Sort code should be visible)

Minimum Two Written References

National Insurance Document/BRP Back Part where the NI Number is Visible

A clear standard picture of you (For Profile)

Next of Kin Name and Number

Full UK Driving License (If any)

PLEASE NOTE: WE ARE NOT OFFERING ANY SPONSORSHIP.

• Supervises and monitors residents with special needs

Takes responsibility for shifts and service during duty
Responds to emergencies, offering guidance and support to care workers
Assists service users with dressing, undressing, washing, toileting, and bathing
Assists with medication, moving patients from one place to another
Serves meals and aids with feeding, ensuring overall comfort
Provides stimulating activities for service users
Supports daily tasks like letter writing, bill payment, and benefit collection
Undertakes light cleaning, domestic duties, and meal preparation
Monitors service users' conditions (temperature, pulse, respiration, weight)
Collaborates with professional staff to implement the care plan

Requirements

International Passport

Share Code/eVisa

Enhanced DBS (Updated services)

Updated CV

Basic Care Certificates (Online & Practical both)

Basic Manual Handling Practical Certificate (Mandatory)

Bank Statement ( Account number and Sort code should be visible)

Minimum Two Written References

National Insurance Document/BRP Back Part where the NI Number is Visible

A clear standard picture of you (For Profile)

Next of Kin Name and Number

Full UK Driving Licence (If any)

PLEASE NOTE: WE ARE NOT OFFERING ANY SPONSORSHIP.

Supervises and monitors residents with special needs
Takes responsibility for shifts and service during duty
Responds to emergencies, offering guidance and support to care workers
Assists service users with dressing, undressing, washing, toileting, and bathing
Assists with medication, moving patients from one place to another
Serves meals and aids with feeding, ensuring overall comfort
Provides stimulating activities for service users
Supports daily tasks like letter writing, bill payment, and benefit collection
Undertakes light cleaning, domestic duties, and meal preparation
Monitors service users' conditions (temperature, pulse, respiration, weight)
Collaborates with professional staff to implement the care plan

Requirements

International Passport

Share Code/eVisa

Enhanced DBS (Updated services)

Updated CV

Basic Care Certificates (Online & Practical both)

Basic Manual Handling Practical Certificate (Mandatory)

Bank Statement ( Account number and Sort code should be visible)

Minimum Two Written References

National Insurance Document/BRP Back Part where the NI Number is Visible

A clear standard picture of you (For Profile)

Next of Kin Name and Number

Full UK Driving Licence (If any)

PLEASE NOTE: WE ARE NOT OFFERING ANY SPONSORSHIP.

Supervises and monitors residents with special needs
Takes responsibility for shifts and service during duty
Responds to emergencies, offering guidance and support to care workers
Assists service users with dressing, undressing, washing, toileting, and bathing
Assists with medication, moving patients from one place to another
Serves meals and aids with feeding, ensuring overall comfort
Provides stimulating activities for service users
Supports daily tasks like letter writing, bill payment, and benefit collection
Undertakes light cleaning, domestic duties, and meal preparation
Monitors service users' conditions (temperature, pulse, respiration, weight)
Collaborates with professional staff to implement the care plan

Requirements

International Passport

Share Code/eVisa

Enhanced DBS (Updated services)

Updated CV

Basic Care Certificates (Online & Practical both)

Basic Manual Handling Practical Certificate (Mandatory)

Bank Statement ( Account number and Sort code should be visible)

Minimum Two Written References

National Insurance Document/BRP Back Part where the NI Number is Visible

A clear standard picture of you (For Profile)

Next of Kin Name and Number

Full UK Driving Licence (If any)

PLEASE NOTE: WE ARE NOT OFFERING ANY SPONSORSHIP.

Supervises and monitors residents with special needs
Takes responsibility for shifts and service during duty
Responds to emergencies, offering guidance and support to care workers
Assists service users with dressing, undressing, washing, toileting, and bathing
Assists with medication, moving patients from one place to another
Serves meals and aids with feeding, ensuring overall comfort
Provides stimulating activities for service users
Supports daily tasks like letter writing, bill payment, and benefit collection
Undertakes light cleaning, domestic duties, and meal preparation
Monitors service users' conditions (temperature, pulse, respiration, weight)
Collaborates with professional staff to implement the care plan

Requirements

International Passport

Share Code/eVisa

Enhanced DBS (Updated services)

Updated CV

Basic Care Certificates (Online & Practical both)

Basic Manual Handling Practical Certificate (Mandatory)

Bank Statement ( Account number and Sort code should be visible)

Minimum Two Written References

National Insurance Document/BRP Back Part where the NI Number is Visible

A clear standard picture of you (For Profile)

Next of Kin Name and Number

Full UK Driving License (If any)

PLEASE NOTE: WE ARE NOT OFFERING ANY COS.

Key Responsibilities

• Support children and young people in their daily activities and routines.
• Build positive, trusting, and professional relationships with children and their families.
• Assist with personal care, meal preparation, and household tasks where required.
• Encourage participation in educational, recreational, and social activities.
• Support children in developing life skills, independence, and self-confidence.
• Monitor and record children's progress, behavior, and well-being accurately.

Key Responsibilities

• Support children and young people in their daily activities and routines.
• Build positive, trusting, and professional relationships with children and their families.
• Assist with personal care, meal preparation, and household tasks where required.
• Encourage participation in educational, recreational, and social activities.
• Support children in developing life skills, independence, and self-confidence.
• Monitor and record children's progress, behavior, and well-being accurately.

Key Responsibilities

• Support children and young people in their daily activities and routines.
• Build positive, trusting, and professional relationships with children and their families.
• Assist with personal care, meal preparation, and household tasks where required.
• Encourage participation in educational, recreational, and social activities.
• Support children in developing life skills, independence, and self-confidence.
• Monitor and record children's progress, behavior, and well-being accurately.

Help shape brighter futures for children and young people at Hockley House.

Hockley House is a pioneering new children's home in Romsey for young people aged 12-18 with complex emotional, behavioural and mental health needs. As Hampshire's first residential home to bring together social care, healthcare and education in one setting, we're helping children build stability, resilience and brighter futures through intensive, trauma-informed support.

Joining Hockley House as a Support Worker is a rare opportunity to be part of a brand-new service. Working alongside residential, health and education professionals, you'll help create a safe, nurturing environment where young people can build confidence, develop independence and achieve positive outcomes.

What you'll do

• Build positive, trauma-informed relationships with children, young people, families and professionals.
• Provide high-quality physical, emotional and practical support in a safe and nurturing environment.
• Support children and young people to achieve positive outcomes in education, life skills and personal development.
• Contribute to care plans, maintain accurate records and prepare reports for families and professional agencies.
• Promote safeguarding and wellbeing through effective risk assessment and safe working practices.
• Work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver therapeutic care and support plans.

What we're looking for

• A Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare, or the willingness to achieve this qualification with our support.
• An understanding of child development, safeguarding and trauma-informed care.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A compassionate, resilient and child-centred approach.
• The ability to remain calm and adaptable in challenging situations.
• Confidence using IT systems and maintaining accurate records.

To learn more about this role, please review our Candidate Pack available on our website. Please click on the Apply button for details.

Why join us?

Hockley House is proud to be rated 'Good' in all areas by Ofsted, demonstrating our commitment to delivering high-quality care and support. This achievement reflects the dedication of our team and the strong, positive culture we have built together. Our Ofsted rating provides external recognition of the good practice that takes place every day, giving staff the confidence that they are part of a service that is respected and making a real difference. If you are looking for a rewarding role within a supportive, professional, and forward-thinking organisation, Hockley House is a great place to work, develop your career, and help transform young lives.

As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the lives of vulnerable children while developing your own skills and career.

• Career development: Receive a one-off payment of £500 upon successful completion of the Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (if you do not already hold this qualification).
• Supportive environment: Join an inclusive, friendly and collaborative team that values and supports one another.
• Employee support: Access Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, including 24/7 support, wellbeing resources, and legal and financial advice.
• Competitive benefits package: Including generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Find out more here.

Our service which operates all year round 24/7 and your shift pattern will include some bank holidays, weekends and sleep in duties. Enhancements are paid in line with the HCC salary policy.

Please note, we're unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK before applying.

Other roles you may have experience of may include; Residential Support Worker, Children's Residential Care Worker, Youth Worker, Teaching Assistant, Support Worker, Care Assistant, Healthcare Support Worker, Learning Support Assistant, Foster Care Support Worker, Mental Health Support Worker, Family Support Worker, Outreach Worker

Mental Health Support Worker/Care Assistant (Day & Night Shifts)

Location: Bradford

Salary: £12.82 per hour

Vacancy Type: Full-time, Permanent

Hours: 12 hr shifts

This role involves providing high-quality, person-centred care and support to vulnerable adults with a range of needs, including mental health conditions, physical disabilities, dementia, rehabilitation needs, and behaviours that may challenge. The successful candidate will help residents maintain their independence, dignity, wellbeing, and social inclusion while assisting with personal care and daily living activities.

Main Responsibilities

• Supporting people with personal care and daily living activities
• Promoting independence, dignity, privacy, and choice
• Supporting physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing
• Encouraging social inclusion and community participation
• Assisting with rehabilitation and recovery-focused plans
• Maintaining accurate records and reporting concerns
• Building positive relationships with residents, families, and colleagues

People You May Support

• Individuals with mental health conditions
• People with physical disabilities
• People living with dementia
• Individuals requiring rehabilitation and recovery support
• People who may display behaviours that challenge

Requirements

• At least one year's care or healthcare experience
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Compassionate, reliable, and professional attitude
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Flexibility to work a 7-day rota, including:
• Weekends
• Bank holidays
• Waking night shifts
• Sleep-in shifts (where required)

Training & Benefits

• Comprehensive induction programme, including shadow shifts.
• Access to e-learning and face-to-face training.
• Ongoing skills development and refresher training.
• Regular one-to-one supervision with a line manager.
• Annual performance appraisal.
• Equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

Qualification Opportunity

Potential access to a fully funded Level 3 NVQ in Health and Social Care (subject to eligibility and training agreement conditions).

Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. Duties, responsibilities, and skills may vary depending on the specific needs of the employer.

Experience Essential: 1 years experience

Benefits:

Free parking

On-site parking

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Bondcare, please do not hesitate to apply.