Mental Health Support Worker

Harmonia Careers; Cardiff; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading agency is seeking dedicated Mental Health Support Workers in Cardiff. The role offers flexible shifts and competitive pay, supporting individuals with severe mental illnesses. Ideal candidates will have experience in acute mental health settings and a compassionate approach to care.

Benefits

Referral bonus

Free and subsidised training

Holiday pay

Free uniform

Qualifications

• At least 6 months UK experience in an acute mental health setting.

Responsibilities

• Support trained nurses in delivering direct patient care.
• Provide therapeutic care and monitor patient conditions.

Skills

Compassion

Dignity

Honesty

Job description

Are you a dedicated and passionate Mental Health Support Worker looking for flexibility between your home and work life, with the opportunity to earn up to 26.76 per hour while being supported by a nearby agency?

I am actively seeking Mental Health Support Workers with at least six months of experience in a mental health care setting in the Cardiff area. This role offers the chance to enhance your skills at a service providing care, treatment, and rehabilitation for individuals meeting the following criteria:

• Adults with severe and enduring mental illness requiring a low secure environment
• Male and female mentally disordered offenders requiring a low secure environment
• Women with mental health needs and personality disorders requiring a locked ward

Overview

• Location: Cardiff
• Pay: 12.82 - 26.76 (PAYE)
• Shifts: Days, Nights, and Weekends
• Flexible agency work
• NB: We do not offer sponsorships
• Block bookings available — full or part-time
• Weekly pay (free of charge)

Benefits

• Referral bonus: 50 to 250 for each successful referral
• Practical Manual Handling & TMVA Training (at reduced cost)
• Entry into our Golden Ticket to win 500 every quarter
• Excellent weekly pay rates
• Flexible hours to suit your needs
• Mobile app for confirmed shifts
• 24-hour support line from Vetro Nursing
• Free and subsidised training
• Agency worker of the month
• Holiday pay
• Contributed pension (optional)
• Free uniform

The role: What will you do as a Healthcare Support Worker

• You need at least 6 months UK experience in an acute mental health setting.
• Support trained nurses in delivering direct patient care, with excellent support from a team including a dedicated unit manager.
• Provide therapeutic care, monitor and record patient conditions, and treat each person with dignity, compassion, and honesty.

The candidate: What you'll need as a Healthcare Support Worker

• At least 6 months recent and relevant experience within an acute mental health setting
• Practical Manual Handling & BILD Accredited TMVA training
• UK residency
• Right to work in the UK
• Driving license and own vehicle
• Registration with Social Care Wales

Interested? If you think you're right for this role, then click the 'apply' button below.

Vetro Recruitment acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment. Vetro is an equal opportunities employer, and decisions are made on merit alone.