Relief Support Worker

TN United Kingdom; Exmouth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate individuals to join their team in providing essential mental health support services. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact in the lives of individuals facing complex challenges, providing both group and individual support. You'll work collaboratively with clients, helping them navigate their daily activities and appointments while fostering independence. If you're passionate about making a difference and thrive in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a dedicated team committed to transforming lives through quality support services.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of support needs for individuals with complex mental health issues.
• Experience in social care or mental health support settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and group support to clients with mental health needs.
• Assist clients in attending appointments and daily activities.

Skills

Communication Skills

Resilience

Empowerment Skills

Knowledge of Community Resources

Education

Experience in Mental Health Support

Training in Social Care

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About The Role

At Salvation Army Homes, we are dedicated to providing comprehensive, quality housing services, support, and resettlement. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone interested in working occasional shifts or short-term placements in a mental health support setting.

You will cover for absences of Mental Health Support Workers due to annual leave, vacancies, training, sickness, etc. Your responsibilities will include:

1. Providing 1:1 and group support
2. Supporting clients with attending appointments
3. Shopping assistance
4. Attending activities with clients
5. Supporting with medication, where required
6. Liaising with external agencies, including health professionals

You will also assist in delivering activities aimed at helping clients transition to independent living, contributing to a holistic mental health support service.

Successful candidates will be required to work in St Andrews in Exmouth and Culverlands in Exeter, covering a range of shifts including sleep-ins and weekends. Shifts may vary from 0800-1600, 1200-2000, 1000-1800, and 0900-2230 at both locations.

About The Candidate

You should have a working knowledge of the needs and support requirements of people with complex mental health needs or experience in another social care setting.

You will work in a manner aligned with Salvation Army Homes' values and behaviours, demonstrating energy, passion, and a positive, can-do attitude to help transform lives. Key qualities include:

• Excellent communication skills, building trusting and professional relationships
• Passion for making a difference and thriving in a fast-paced environment
• High resilience
• Ability to empower individuals to develop their skills, strengths, and talents
• Knowledge of community resources and organizations
• Comfort dealing with difficult or complex situations
• Experience in mental health support, education, training, or leading activities (preferred)

Participation in our 24-hour shift rota and on-call system is ideally required.

About The Company

Salvation Army Homes is a registered social landlord and one of the UK’s leading supported housing providers. We are committed to transforming lives by offering accommodation and support to some of society’s most vulnerable, including those with complex needs or experiencing homelessness.

Our goal is to work with individuals to build on their strengths through person-centered, individualized strategies that support recovery and positive behavior. To achieve this, we seek the best talent to deliver high-quality housing services, support, and resettlement.

As an equal opportunities employer, Salvation Army Homes is committed to non-discrimination based on age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity, race, religion, gender identity, or marital status. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates without bias or discrimination.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply promptly.