Pin Point Health & Social Care
Complex Care Support Worker (Mental Health)
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Complex Care Support Worker (Mental Health)
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Newcastle
£12.71 - £20 per hour
Contract Type: Zero Hour
Must have a full UK driving licence
We are currently looking to recruit experienced Complex Care Support Workers to work across a range of specialist services in Newcastle, supporting individuals affected by drug and alcohol dependency, dual diagnosis, mental health needs, and complex behaviours. Opportunities include residential rehabilitation services, supported living, community-based recovery programmes, specialist units, and private healthcare settings as part of our established health and social care agency.
The Role
As a Complex Care Support Worker at Pin Point Health and Social Care, your main duties will include:
- Supporting individuals with drug and alcohol recovery programmes in line with personalised care and support plans.
- Providing practical and emotional support to promote independence, wellbeing, and long-term recovery.
- Administering and recording medication in accordance with organisational policies and procedures.
- Monitoring and reporting changes in physical health, mental wellbeing, and potential relapse indicators.
- Supporting service users to attend appointments, recovery groups, and community activities.
- Assisting with daily living skills, personal care (where required), and domestic duties.
- Developing positive working relationships with multidisciplinary teams, including healthcare professionals, substance misuse specialists, and social care services.
- Maintaining accurate, timely, and confidential records, including risk assessments, incident reports, and support documentation.
- Promoting safeguarding, health and safety, and positive risk management at all times.
- Building professional, respectful relationships with service users, their families, and external agencies while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
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The Person
The following experience and characteristics are considered essential for the role:
- A minimum of 6–12 months' experience within health and social care, preferably supporting individuals with drug and alcohol dependency, mental health needs, dual diagnosis, challenging behaviour, or complex care needs.
- A sound understanding of recovery-focused practice, safeguarding, confidentiality, and person-centred support.
- The ability to remain calm, patient, and professional in challenging or high-pressure situations.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and positive relationships.
- Reliable, compassionate, and adaptable, with a flexible approach to working across a variety of services.
- Eligible to work in the UK.
- A full UK driving licence is essential.
- Willingness to work across multiple environments on a weekly basis to meet the needs of our clients.
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