BANK Mental Health Support Worker

TN United Kingdom; Wells; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established mental health charity is seeking dedicated BANK Mental Health Support Workers to join their team in Wells. This role focuses on supporting individuals with mental health challenges, ensuring they can maintain their tenancy and access vital services. The organization fosters a supportive environment that champions independence and recovery, making a significant impact in the lives of those affected by mental illness. If you're passionate about making a difference and have experience in housing support, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in housing support for individuals with mental health issues.
• Strong administrative and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide intensive housing management for vulnerable individuals.
• Support tenants in maintaining their tenancy and accessing services.

Skills

Experience supporting people with mental illness

Administration skills

Organization skills

Proficiency in IT systems

Understanding of tenancy management

Knowledge of Welfare Benefits

Tools

Microsoft Office

Email

Internet

Job description

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BANK Mental Health Support Worker, Wells

Client:

Rethink Mental Illness

Location:

Wells, United Kingdom

Job Category:

-

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

a37b730b015a

Job Views:

5

Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

Job Description:

We are currently hiring BANK Housing Support Workers to join our Somerset Additional Housing Service Team, Wells – Somerset.

About Rethink Mental Illness: We are an organization dedicated to helping those severely impacted by mental illness.

Join Our Team: Our Keward Housing Service offers a supportive environment fostering independence and recovery, assisting individuals in maintaining their tenancy and accessing social activities, education, employment, and training.

Role Responsibilities: Working with tenants, providing intensive housing management, supporting vulnerable individuals with mental health issues, assessing needs and risks, and working in a person-centered manner to enable tenancy sustainment.

Responsibilities include tenancy sign-ups, property re-lets, processing referrals, daily service operations, and ensuring health and safety standards.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Experience supporting people with mental illness, preferably in housing.
• Excellent administration, organization, and planning skills.
• Proficiency in IT systems, including Microsoft Office, email, and internet.
• Understanding of tenancy/housing management, lettings procedures, relevant legislation, and current housing issues.
• Knowledge of Welfare Benefits, Housing Benefit, and Universal Credit.

About Us: Rethink Mental Illness is a leading mental health charity in England, supporting thousands through various services and campaigns, aiming for a better life for everyone affected by mental illness.

Diversity and Inclusion: We value diversity, inclusiveness, and belonging, supporting staff networks and promoting equality across all backgrounds, including mental health, ethnicity, gender identity, and more. We are committed to becoming an anti-racist organization and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and experiences.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.

For more information, visit our website or follow us on social media. For questions, please contact us.