Mental Health Support Worker

Independence Support Ltd; Alsager; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive living service in Alsager is seeking dedicated staff to assist individuals with complex mental health needs. You will support clients with medication management, teach life skills, and provide emotional support. Ideal candidates are compassionate and flexible, ready to work in various shifts. Comprehensive training will be provided, and all appointments are subject to a DBS check.

Qualifications

• Passion for helping others and enabling their independence.
• Ability to work across day and night shifts.
• Commitment to providing emotional support and life skill teaching.

Responsibilities

• Support with medication management.
• Teach and encourage life skills.
• Assist with daily living tasks.
• Facilitate community access.
• Provide emotional support.
• Liaise with healthcare professionals.

Skills

Compassionate

Flexible

Communication

Job description

Looking for a job in social care? Join Independence Support Ltd (ISL) and make a Real Difference in People’s Lives! At ISL, based in Alsager, Cheshire, we operate a supported living project dedicated to empowering individuals with complex mental health needs. Our service supports 18 people in self-contained apartments, enhanced by the latest assistive technology. We aim to support individuals to live as independently and confidently as possible. Our clients enjoy engaging in activities such as arts and crafts, karaoke, quizzes, sports days and trips to national trust!

Our values guide everything we do

• Positive: We support and encourage everyone to be the best they can be.
• Responsive: We listen carefully and act swiftly to meet needs.
• Courageous: We face challenges head-on and never shy away from difficult situations.
• Inclusive: We embrace diversity and value the unique contributions of every individual.

Are you passionate about helping others? We’re looking for flexible, compassionate, and committed people who want to make a meaningful impact every day. If you believe in enabling others to live their best lives and achieve their true potential, this could be the role for you. We believe that values are just as important as experience when it comes to recruitment.

What you’ll do

• Supporting with medication management
• Teaching and encouraging life skills
• Assisting with daily living tasks
• Facilitating community access and engagement
• Providing emotional support
• Helping manage tenancies
• Liaising with other healthcare professionals to ensure clients receive the best possible support

Who we’re looking for

We need full-time (37.5 hours), part-time (23.5 hours) and bank staff (zero hour contract) staff ready to work across day and night shifts, working around a 7-day rota. Full induction is provided.

Additional Information

• All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
• We do not offer sponsorship.