Driver: Community Mental Health Support Specialist

Venture-People; Tinsley Green; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction training

Professional development

Wellbeing day

28 days annual leave

Staff rewards

Clinical team workshops

EAP access

Job summary

Venture-People is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to provide personalised, community-based care for individuals with complex mental health needs. You will implement tailored plans and work with clinical professionals to promote independence within clients' homes.

Role requires car driver/owner and a willingness to learn within a supportive team, with ongoing training and development opportunities. Location covers Burgess Hill, Haywards Heath, Crawley, and East Grinstead areas.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Empathy and a genuine commitment to supporting people with complex mental health needs.
• Reliability and a professional attitude, including punctuality and accountability.
• Willingness to learn and adapt within a flexible, community-based work environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, maintaining a person-centred approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalised, community-based support to individuals, promoting independence within their own homes.
• Work with clients to implement and review tailored care plans, ensuring safety and wellbeing.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including clinical professionals, to deliver trauma-informed and recovery-focused care.
• Maintain accurate records and report changes in client condition promptly.
• Participate in ongoing training to develop skills in mental health support and person-centred approaches.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Reliability

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Record keeping

Job description

Venture-People is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to provide personalised, community-based care for individuals with complex mental health needs. You will implement tailored plans and work with clinical professionals to promote independence within clients' homes.

Role requires car driver/owner and a willingness to learn within a supportive team, with ongoing training and development opportunities. Location covers Burgess Hill, Haywards Heath, Crawley, and East Grinstead areas.