Key Worker (Mental Health)

South Yorkshire Housing Association; Manchester; On-site; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health service provider in Manchester seeks a Key Worker to support individuals on their recovery journey. The role involves aiding daily living skills, enhancing confidence, and providing personal care as needed. Ideal candidates should have experience with vulnerable individuals and strong communication skills. This is a rewarding position with excellent benefits, including a salary of £23,582 and flexible working options.

Benefits

27 days annual leave

5% pension contribution

Flexible working options

Employee discount scheme

Health scheme

Counselling services

Discounted gym membership

Training and development programs

Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals with mental health issues.
• Understanding support needs and risk management.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support daily living skills for customers.
• Build confidence and social skills.
• Provide personal care and medication administration.
• Help manage recovery risks positively.
• Encourage and support independence.

Skills

Supporting vulnerable people

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Digital software proficiency

Organisational skills

Observational skills

Job description

Could you empower someone with enduring mental health issues to gain the most from their life on their recovery journey? We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, positive and innovative individual to join our dedicated team at our registered mental health service in Sheffield. The role of a Key Worker includes supporting our customers to develop the skills necessary to maximise their independence. We are a service with a real commitment to supporting our customers to achieve their aspirations, goals and help them maximise their full potential. The role can be challenging and is highly rewarding.

Key Responsibilities

• Support customers with daily living skills and activities that help them achieve their goals.
• Build customers’ confidence and enhance their social skills.
• Provide personal care support where needed, including medication administration.
• Support customers in their recovery journey, managing risk positively.
• Show enthusiasm for helping others; be approachable and encouraging.
• Support customers to gain the individual skills required to live more independent lives.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Previous experience of supporting vulnerable people.
• Demonstrate an understanding of individual support needs and how to positively manage risk.
• Great communicator, both verbally and in writing.
• Good problem‑solving skills.
• Capability to use a wide range of digital software.
• Excellent organisational and observational skills.

Benefits & Working Conditions

• Salary – £23,582
• Working hours – 37 hours per week
• Generous holiday entitlement – 27 days annual leave, statutory bank holidays plus an additional 4 SYHA days, pro rata
• 5% pension contribution
• Excellent flexible working options including Flexi Time, Condensed Hours, Part Time, and Job Share
• Excellent benefits including:
  • SYHA Rewards – employee discount scheme, cash back and shopping discounts
  • Westfield Health – employer paid health scheme
  • Counselling services
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Access to a wide range of programmes to train and develop you, including the Institute of Employability Professionals

We encourage and welcome applications from all backgrounds. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. As part of our commitments, we will ensure that disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role will be guaranteed the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at interview. Please note that we may remove this advert prior to the advertised date, dependent on the level of response received. Please apply at your earliest convenience.