Compassionate Mental Health Support Worker

LOOK AHEAD CARE AND SUPPORT; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave up to 30 days

Free DBS

Generous pension up to 4%

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

ILM courses and Apprenticeship

Staff Awards

Job summary

Look Ahead is seeking a kind, compassionate and resilient Support Worker for our Mental Health Care Service in Newham. No personal care or prior experience required, just the right values. Salary is 30,784.00 per annum for a 40-hour week. We offer comprehensive benefits and development opportunities to help you thrive in your role.

Join a culture that values every team member and makes a real difference in people’s lives. All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK from day one.

Qualifications

• No personal care or experience required, just the right values.
• All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by start of employment.

Responsibilities

• Build trusting relationships with customers and create a positive atmosphere.
• Carry out holistic assessments of new customers with relevant referral information.
• Conduct regular key work sessions that are engaging to achieve Support Plan goals.
• Create support plans based on ongoing assessment and available services to support recovery.
• Support customers to access services and empower self-management of medication regimes.

Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Active listening

Teamwork

Communication

Education

No formal qualifications required

Job description

Look Ahead is seeking a kind, compassionate and resilient Support Worker for our Mental Health Care Service in Newham. No personal care or prior experience required, just the right values. Salary is 30,784.00 per annum for a 40-hour week. We offer comprehensive benefits and development opportunities to help you thrive in your role.

Join a culture that values every team member and makes a real difference in people’s lives. All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK from day one.