Mental Health Support Practitioner

New Start, Housing and Social Care Provider; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

225 hours annual leave (rising to 285)

Learning & development opportunities

Job summary

New Start is seeking a Mental Health Support Practitioner to join the Adults Services Team in Liverpool. You will support vulnerable adults with mental health needs, delivering practical and emotional assistance and outreach to homes to promote independence and wellbeing.

The role includes shift work on a 3-day rolling rota with a competitive salary and contributory pension. Enhanced DBS will be required.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting clients with mental health issues.
• Excellent communication skills with a calm, patient and confident manner.
• Experience supporting vulnerable individuals through crisis or periods of change.
• Experience assessing the needs of vulnerable adults, particularly those at risk of homelessness.
• Experience collaborating with voluntary and statutory agencies.
• Experience of casework, support planning, risk assessments and key working.
• Full driving licence, access to your own vehicle and business insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical and emotional support to individuals with mental health needs.
• Support residents in our services and in their own homes via outreach.
• Help individuals maintain independence, develop life skills and manage tenancy.
• Implement activities promoting personal development across education, social inclusion and wellbeing.
• Assist with safe management of buildings and reporting requirements.

Skills

Mental health experience

Communication skills

Crisis support

Homelessness risk assessment

Interagency collaboration

Casework & risk assessment

Driving licence

Job description

• Location: Liverpool, Merseyside, United Kingdom

MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT PRACTITIONER - ESSENTIAL CAR USER POST

Location: Liverpool
Salary: £26227.50 per annum, plus £50 per sleep
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: 8am – 8am, 3-day rolling rota (1 on, 2 off)

New Start has an exciting opportunity for a Mental Health Support Practitioner to join our Adults Services Team based in Liverpool. This is a rewarding role where you will make a real difference, supporting vulnerable adults to achieve positive outcomes and lead fulfilling, independent lives.

About Us

New Start is a family-run, not-for-profit organisation providing residential and supported accommodation services for vulnerable adults, families, and young people. We are dedicated to helping people build brighter futures through person-centred support and community engagement.

The Role

As a Mental Health Support Practitioner, you will provide both practical and emotional support to individuals with mental health needs, helping them work towards greater independence and improved wellbeing.

Your role will involve supporting residents within our services, as well as visiting vulnerable adults in their own homes to deliver outreach support. You will help individuals maintain their independence, develop life skills, and manage their tenancy and daily living responsibilities effectively.

You will implement and facilitate activities that promote personal development across areas such as education, social inclusion, emotional resilience, physical health, and positive mental wellbeing. Supporting individuals to manage medication, sustain engagement, and develop independence will be key parts of your day-to-day work.

You will also assist with the safe management of buildings, respond appropriately to incidents, and ensure all reporting and recording requirements are met in line with organisational policies.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of £26227.50 per annum
• 1 on / 2 off shift pattern
• Contributory pension scheme
• 225 hours annual leave (rising to 285 with length of service)
• Range of learning and development opportunities

What we’re Looking For

• Previous experience supporting clients with mental health issues – Essential
• Excellent communication skills with a calm, patient, and confident manner – Essential
• Experience supporting vulnerable individuals through crisis or periods of change – Essential
• Experience assessing the needs of vulnerable adults, particularly those at risk of homelessness – Desirable
• Experience of working collaboratively with other agencies (voluntary and statutory) – Essential
• Experience of casework, support planning, risk assessments, and key working – Essential
• Full driving licence, access to your own vehicle, and business insurance – Essential

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS criminal record disclosure.