Male Mental Health Support Worker

Barton house Care Home; Cannock Chase; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid DBS

Pension

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Barton House Care Home is a specialist 24 hour nursing service supporting 15 adults with complex mental health conditions. The home focuses on person-centred care and wellbeing, with 12 hour shifts and a mix of day and night hours. DBS, pension and uniform are provided.

We are seeking male Mental Health Support Workers to join our team as we transition to an all-male service, delivering high quality, compassionate care in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Male applicants required due to service needs.
• Good communication and teamwork.
• Calm, patient and compassionate approach.
• Previous experience with mental health beneficial but not essential.
• Reliable and professional with person-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality, person-centred support to individuals living with complex mental health needs within a structured and specialist care environment.
• Support individuals with daily routines and personal care as required.
• Promote emotional wellbeing and independence while following support plans.
• Build positive relationships and respond to changes in behaviour or wellbeing to maintain a calm, supportive environment.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Calm under pressure

Compassionate approach

Job description

Care and Support - Barton House Care Home

Contract: Full Time

Shift Type: Days & Nights Available

Contracted hours: Full Time, Part Time , Bank

Barton House Care Home is a specialist 24 hour nursing service supporting 15 adults living with complex mental health conditions. Set within a homely, supportive environment, the home focuses on person centred care, stability and meaningful daily living, with a strong emphasis on wellbeing and individual support.

• £13.71 per hour
• Full time, part time or bank contracts available
• Day shift and night shift available
• 12 hour shifts
• Hours will be discussed at interview due to ongoing changes within the service
• Paid DBS, pension and uniform provided
• 5.6 weeks annual leave based on a full time contract

Role Overview
Barton House is transitioning into an all male service, and we are looking for Male Mental Health Support Workers to join the team and support this next stage of the service.

As a Mental Health Support Worker, you will provide high quality, person centred support to individuals living with complex mental health needs within a structured and specialist care environment. You will play an important role in helping individuals feel safe, supported and valued while promoting emotional wellbeing, independence and stability.

Working closely with the wider care team, you will support individuals with daily routines, personal care where required, meaningful engagement and emotional wellbeing while ensuring support plans are followed safely and consistently. You will build positive relationships, recognise changes in behaviour or mental wellbeing and respond appropriately to help maintain a calm, supportive and therapeutic environment.

What We Are Looking For

• Male applicants are required for this role due to the needs of the service
• Applications are welcomed from both new and experienced candidates
• Previous experience supporting individuals with mental health needs is beneficial but not essential
• A calm, patient and compassionate approach
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to respond positively within challenging or complex situations
• A reliable and professional approach with commitment to person centred care

About us
Barton House Care Home is part of Willinbrook Healthcare, the specialist complex care division of Care Concern Group, a family owned, market leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the United Kingdom. We are committed to delivering high quality care and developing supportive, rewarding workplaces where our teams can thrive.

Through Willinbrook Healthcare, we deliver high quality, clinically led care for adults with complex physical and mental health needs within specialist, supportive environments.

Our five core values Trust, Respect, Passion, Kindness and Inclusivity are at the heart of everything we do, shaping the care we deliver and the environments we create. If you share these values and want to build or develop your career in a specialist care environment, we would love to hear from you.