Impactful Mental Health Support Worker — Flexible Shifts

Northern Healthcare; Wrose; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£12.91 per hour

38.5 hours per week

Free enhanced DBS check

Free car parking at most services

Blue Light Card and discounts

Employee Assistance Programme with wel

being support

Refer-a-friend scheme – earn up to £0

Career progression and funded training

Monthly and annual staff recognition

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Northern Healthcare is seeking a Mental Health Support Worker to assist residents at Merchants House, Shipley, helping them build confidence, independence and achieve personal goals. This full-time, permanent role operates on a rotational shift pattern including days, waking nights and weekends.

You will provide person-centred support, assist with daily tasks, manage medications and accompany individuals to appointments, while promoting choice and independence within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Attitude, compassion and a genuine desire to help others are important.
• Experience in care is welcome but not essential.
• Health & Social Care Level 2/3 qualification is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support based on individual needs and goals.
• Assist with cooking, budgeting and meal preparation.
• Support with medication management and appointments.
• Encourage community access and social activities.
• Foster independence, confidence and life skills.
• Offer emotional support and encouragement.
• Build trusting relationships within the team and with those supported.

Skills

Compassionate care

Patient and understanding

Good communicators

Flexible

Team player

Mental health support

Education

Health & Social Care Level 2/3

Job description

Northern Healthcare is seeking a Mental Health Support Worker to assist residents at Merchants House, Shipley, helping them build confidence, independence and achieve personal goals. This full-time, permanent role operates on a rotational shift pattern including days, waking nights and weekends.

You will provide person-centred support, assist with daily tasks, manage medications and accompany individuals to appointments, while promoting choice and independence within a supportive team.