Female Mental Health Support/Wellbeing Worker

Mae and Mitchell Bespoke Management; Leeds; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Mae and Mitchell Bespoke Management seeks a full-time Mental Health Support/Wellbeing Worker based in Leeds to provide direct support to two young women with mental health challenges and learning disabilities in their home. You will deliver person-centered care, assist with daily living tasks, and help build independent living skills while ensuring safety and wellbeing.

You will implement care plans, monitor mental health, document observations, and communicate changes to clinical and management

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals with mental health challenges and learning disabilities.
• Crisis intervention skills including de-escalation and risk awareness.
• Experience in learning disability, forensic services, or high-support environments is beneficial.
• Strong communication, empathy, and relationship-building while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team and follow safeguarding procedures.
• Formal training in health and social care or related fields is advantageous.
• Flexibility to work varied shifts including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centered care and assist with daily living tasks.
• Monitor mental health presentations and document observations.
• Communicate changes to clinical and management teams.
• Support individuals in managing emotional distress and participating in activities.
• Promote engagement with community resources and social activities.
• Adhere to safeguarding and risk management procedures.

Skills

Mental health care

Crisis intervention

Communication empathy

Teamwork in multidisciplinary setting

Education

Health and social care qualification

Job description

Role Description

The Mental Health Support/Wellbeing Worker is a full-time, role based in Leeds,. You will be based in the persons home, and provide direct support between two young women with mental health challenges and learning disabilities. In this role, the worker will deliver person-centered care, assist with daily living tasks, and support individuals in building independent living skills while maintaining safety and wellbeing. Day-to-day responsibilities include implementing care plans, monitoring mental health presentation, documenting observations, and communicating changes to clinical and management teams. The worker will also support individuals in managing emotional distress, facilitating therapeutic and social activities, and promoting engagement with community resources. Collaboration with multidisciplinary professionals, adherence to safeguarding and risk management procedures, and clear, respectful communication with individuals and their networks are central to the role.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess skills in mental health care and mental health support, including the ability to work with individuals with complex needs.
• Candidates should possess crisis Intervention skills, including de-escalation techniques and risk awareness in challenging situations.
• Relevant experience in learning disability, forensic services, or high-support environments is beneficial.
• Strong communication, empathy, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to maintain professional boundaries, are essential.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and follow clinical guidance and safeguarding procedures is required.
• Formal training or qualifications in health and social care, mental health, or related fields are advantageous.
• Flexibility to work varied shifts, including evenings and weekends, and a commitment to person-centered, non-judgmental practice are expected.