Mental Health Support Worker

Marva Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Support Worker in Malvern. The role requires supporting young adults and children with mental health needs, providing emotional support, and managing day-to-day living activities. Successful candidates will have at least 12 months of experience and excellent communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary of £14 - £16 PH along with ongoing training and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing training and development

Supportive management

24/7 support

Qualifications

• A minimum of 12 months’ experience supporting adults with mental health needs.
• Experience managing challenging behaviours and safeguarding vulnerable adults.
• Confidence using digital care systems for documentation and reporting.
• Excellent communication skills with a calm and empathetic approach.

Responsibilities

• Providing direct care and emotional support to adults with a range of mental health conditions.
• Applying de-escalation techniques to manage challenging situations calmly and safely.
• Supporting daily living activities, including meal preparation, routines, and community engagement.
• Maintaining accurate digital care plans, incident reports, and risk assessments.
• Collaborating effectively with families and healthcare professionals.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Resilience

Calm demeanor

Education

PMVA certificate

NVQ / QCF Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care

Tools

Digital care systems

Job description

Mental Health Support Worker in Malvern

Job Type : Full-time

Location : Malvern

Salary : £14 - £16 PH

Shift Pattern : 12 hour shifts – minimum of 3 per week

Join Our Team as a Mental Health Support Worker in Malvern

Are you a dedicated and experienced Mental Health Support Worker looking for a rewarding role supporting young adults and children with mental health needs in the Malvern community? We are a leading care provider seeking compassionate, skilled professionals to deliver exceptional, person-centred care to individuals with mental health conditions and challenging behaviours.

This role is ideal for someone who is empathetic, patient and resilient, with a genuine passion for empowering clients to live fulfilling and independent lives at home.

What We Offer Our Care Team

We value our team and offer a rewarding package for this role in Bristol and surrounding areas :

• A competitive salary of £14 - £16 PH
• Rota’s 4 weeks in advance
• Ongoing training and development, including specialist clinical refreshers.
• Supportive management and clear career progression opportunities.
• Access to your holiday pot at any time, release the funds when you need it most.
• 24 / 7 support, always somebody on hand to advise and help

Your Responsibilities as a Mental Health Support Worker

In this vital health and social care role, you will support young adults and children with mental health needs to enhance their well-being and independence. Your key duties will include :

• Providing direct care and emotional support to adults with a range of mental health conditions.
• Applying de-escalation techniques to manage challenging situations calmly and safely.
• Supporting daily living activities, including meal preparation, routines, and community engagement.
• Maintaining accurate digital care plans, incident reports, and risk assessments.
• Collaborating effectively with families, healthcare professionals, and multi-disciplinary teams (MDTs) to ensure positive outcomes.

Essential Requirements for this Mental Health Support Role

To be successful in this position, you will need :

• A minimum of 12 months’ experience supporting adults with mental health needs.
• Experience managing challenging behaviours and safeguarding vulnerable adults.
• Confidence using digital care systems for documentation and reporting.
• Excellent communication skills with a calm and empathetic approach.
• Current PMVA certificate
• Eligibility to work in the UK (Right to Work documentation required).

Desirable Qualifications

• A valid UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.
• NVQ / QCF Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care (Mental Health)