Mental Health Support Worker

People Potential Possibilities; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization based in Cambridge seeks dedicated individuals to assist those with mental health needs as part of their Mental Health Accommodation Pathway. This role involves providing practical and emotional support in a 24/7 service environment. The organization offers enhanced leave, health benefits, and personal development opportunities for staff.

Benefits

Enhanced annual leave entitlement

Paycare health cash plan

Employee Assistance Program

Team initiatives

Discounts

Personal development opportunities

Enhanced sickness pay

Earning potential through optional overtime and bonuses

Equipment provision including workwear and use of company vehicles

Qualifications

• Genuine passion and commitment to work with people with mental health needs.
• Ability to provide practical and emotional support.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical support to individuals to build their confidence.
• Work closely with mental health professionals for successful support.

Skills

Self-motivated

Solution-focused

Dynamic

Passion for mental health

Job description

Our Charity

P3 is a modern, forward-thinking organisation, delivering excellent services for people who face social exclusion. Our values are that we innovate in our work. We're different, creative and like to think of new solutions. We are helpful in everything that we do. We're always friendly and approachable. We are passionate about people.
We believe that what we do can make a real and lasting difference. We are determined to tackle problems that others won't. We always go the extra mile and work with dedication and commitment. We work together internally and externally to ensure the best outcomes for the people we support.

The Role

We are looking for dedicated and positive people to work with us in Cambridgeshire as part of our Mental Health Accommodation Pathway. Our service operates 24/7 and consists of 17 houses in Cambridge to provide practical and emotional support to the people who live in our services to help them build their confidence to live independently.

Our service is part of a wider accommodation pathway in which P3 delivers support to 109 people across Cambridgeshire. Referrals are made by mental health professionals and we work closely with them to ensure the people we support are successful in their journey with us. There are lots of opportunities to work in different environments across the pathway with people who have varying levels of need.

The successful candidate will be self motivated, solution focused, dynamic and have a genuine passion and commitment to working with people with mental health needs.

What We Offer

• Enhanced annual leave entitlement – 27 days annual leave per year, plus bank holidays.
• Commitment to mental health and wellbeing – people are at the heart of what we do; you’ll also have access to our National Wellbeing Lead and Regional Wellbeing Champions.
• Paycare health cash plan – you can claim back costs for a wide range of everyday health expenses, including optical, dental, physiotherapy, and more, within an annual limit.
• Employee Assistance Program – access to 24/7 GP appointments, 1-1 counselling and health assessments.
• Team initiatives – this may include team away days, P3’s Big Day Out and our Annual Awards Ceremony.
• Discounts – access to Paycare Perks and Tickets for Good.
• Personal development opportunities – including mentoring, training, secondments, job shadowing, and more.
• Enhanced sickness pay – based on your length of service.
• Earning Potential – optional overtime and refer a friend bonus scheme.
• Additional equipment provision – some employees may be provided with additional equipment including workwear, tools and use of a company van or car.

Please note P3 reserve the right to close this advert earlier than the stated closing date.

Please note, this post is subject to an enhanced check made by the Disclosure & Barring Services, paid for by P3.

P3 is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to combating all forms of discrimination.