*Female Mental Health Support Worker - South Liverpool

Lifeway’s Group; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifeways Group is seeking a Female Mental Health Support Worker to join their dedicated team in Liverpool. This role involves providing essential support to individuals living with mental health issues, promoting their well-being, and assisting with daily tasks. Lifeways offers training, career progression, and various employee benefits, making it a rewarding opportunity for those passionate about making a difference in their community.

Benefits

Free DBS check

Discounts and cashback at various retailers

Cycle to work scheme

Health cash plan options

Free access to employee assistance program

Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Care Assistant, Support Worker, or Healthcare Assistant is ideal.
• Passion for helping others lead independent lives.
• Willingness to undergo training and ongoing support.

Responsibilities

• Providing emotional and behavioral support to individuals with mental health issues.
• Assisting with daily living and independence skills.
• Supporting personal hygiene and overall well-being.

Skills

Emotional support

Behavioral support

Communication

Budgeting

Education

Experience as a Care Assistant or Support Worker

Job description

There’s no ‘I’ in ‘Team’. There’s only care in career.

Lifeways – Specialist Support Services serving your local community

Are you looking for a career that transforms lives for the better? Do you have a passion to make a real impact in your local community? Lifeways offers genuine, rewarding career progression and investment in recognised qualifications.

We are currently recruiting for a Female Mental Health Support Worker.

Details:

1. 36 hours per week
2. Sessional contracts also available
3. Shift Pattern: Between 08:00 – 20:00, Monday to Sunday
4. Opportunity to gain health and social care qualifications funded by Lifeways
5. Free DBS check
6. Discounts and cashback at high street shops, supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays, and more via Lifeways Rewards
7. Cycle to work scheme
8. Option to purchase a health cash plan for dental, glasses, therapy, etc.
9. Free access to employee assistance program for advice and support
10. Blue Light Card

Ideally, you will have previous experience as a Care Assistant, Support Worker, or Healthcare Assistant. If you are new to care but passionate about helping others lead independent lives, Lifeways offers excellent training and ongoing support to help you build a rewarding career.

The successful candidate will support individuals living with mental health issues, focusing on maintaining physical and mental well-being.

Key duties include:

• Providing emotional and behavioral support
• Promoting a safe and comfortable environment
• Assisting with daily living and independence skills, working towards personal goals
• Supporting personal hygiene and overall well-being
• Communicating with relatives and carers
• Medicine management
• Budgeting
• Other ad hoc duties as required

All applicants must complete a DBS check, which is paid for by the company.

*This post is exempt from the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1) due to a genuine occupational requirement.*

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