Bank Mental Health Support Worker – Crisis Care

Rethink Mental Illness; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Rethink Mental Illness in Doncaster is seeking a Bank Mental Health Support Worker to support individuals with mental health challenges on a flexible basis. You will provide one-to-one support, assist with assessments, and help people build skills toward recovery.

You will work with the team to maintain safeguarding, record keeping, and liaison with community services as part of a 24-hour support environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting people with mental illness in social care.
• Ability to build trusting relationships and maintain boundaries.
• Commitment to values and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support and build professional relationships.
• Carry out assessments and develop personalised support plans.
• Encourage wellbeing and daily living skills.
• Support access to community services and records.
• Liaise with mental health agencies and teams.
• Help maintain safeguarding and a safe environment.
• Keep accurate records and share progress with the team.
• Contribute feedback to improve the service.

Skills

Empathy

Active listening

Communication

Patience

Digital literacy

Education

Relevant care qualification (optional)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Rethink Mental Illness in Doncaster is seeking a Bank Mental Health Support Worker to support individuals with mental health challenges on a flexible basis. You will provide one-to-one support, assist with assessments, and help people build skills toward recovery.

You will work with the team to maintain safeguarding, record keeping, and liaison with community services as part of a 24-hour support environment.