Mental Health Support Worker

Social Care and Education; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent social service organization in Birmingham is seeking Mental Health Support Workers. The role offers immediate start and involves supporting individuals with complex needs in their community. Candidates should have experience in adult care and demonstrate empathy and good communication skills. Flexible working hours are available, including opportunities for both ad-hoc and permanent positions. This is a rewarding role where you will significantly impact the lives of those you support.

Benefits

Full flexibility

Opportunities for permanent employment

Qualifications

• Experience supporting adults in a care setting or in the community.
• Ability to show empathy and sensitivity.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals to live their desired life within the community.
• Provide emotional support either at home or in the community.
• Assist with personal care and hygiene needs.
• Help with shopping and budgeting.
• Maintain relationships with friends and family.
• Perform household tasks like cooking and cleaning.
• Engage in activities such as walks and meals.

Skills

Empathy

Good communication skills

Experience supporting adults

CPI knowledge

Job description

Mental Health Support Worker

Immediate Start | Days or Nights & Sleeps | £12.30-£12.60 per hour

Benefits: Full flexibility and opportunities for permanent employment.

Are you looking for a fulfilling role supporting those with complex needs?

With the current need for Mental Health Support Workers very high and the demand within our Support environments constantly increasing we are currently looking to register new staff members. As a company we can offer both ad-hoc shifts as well as short term placements and permanent roles to work around any commitments you may have.

We are looking for Mental Health Support Workers with enthusiasm, drive and a real commitment to help us strive to achieve the best possible Support for our service users. We do require you to have experience with supporting adults within a professional setting.

Social Care & Education are looking for Mental Health Support Workers who have:

• Empathy, caring and sensitivity to the needs of others
• Good communication skills both written and verbal
• Experience of supporting adults in a care setting or in the community
• CPI Preferred

Our Support Worker will carry out the following duties:

• You will be supporting individuals to live the life they want within their community in which they live
• Emotional support, either at home and/or in their local community
• Supporting service users with their personal care support including personal hygiene needs if required
• Support with their shopping, assist with budgeting
• Building/maintaining relationship with friends and family
• Household tasks including cooking, cleaning and laundry
• Going out for walks, meals and other activities that supported individuals may want to experience.