Mental Health Support Worker

saha; Exmouth; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health service provider in Exmouth is seeking a compassionate Mental Health Support Worker. In this role, you will provide holistic recovery-focused support to clients with complex mental health needs, engage in direct support through 1:1 and group sessions, and work closely with external agencies. The ideal candidate will have experience in mental health support or social care and possess strong communication and resilience skills. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

26 days annual leave rising to 31 days

£250 bonus at 6 months’ service

An extra day off on your birthday

High Street discount scheme

Pension with life assurance

Discounted private medical insurance

Loans for financial emergencies

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Experience in mental health support or social care setting.
• Ability to develop person-centred Support Plans.
• Capacity to engage in challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic recovery-focused support to clients.
• Support clients with appointments and information access.
• Develop and maintain accurate client records.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Resilience

Knowledge of community resources

Job description

About The Role

Excellent opportunity for Mental Health Support Workers to help provide holistic recovery-focused support to clients with mental health across the EEDMHS.

At Salvation Army Homes we are dedicated to providing comprehensive, good quality housing services, support and resettlement.

The Mental Health Support Worker will be engaging creatively with a caseload of clients based on their identified support needs to identify and develop the skills and resources to transform their lives and enable independent living.

This will involve providing high quality support for vulnerable clients through 1:1 and group sessions and working closely with external partner agencies. The Mental Health Support Worker will be able to:

• Support and accompany clients to attend essential appointments eg related to health, debts or housing, etc
• Support and advise clients to access information on housing, health, welfare, benefits and other resources.
• Support with medication, where required
• Actively engage residents in developing the service
• Help assess potential new clients
• Liaise with external agencies etc. including Health Professionals
• Help manage any incidents or challenging behaviour
• Develop person-centred Support Plans and Risk Management Plans and keep accurate records

About You

You will have a working knowledge of the needs and support requirements of people with complex mental health needs or worked in another social care setting.

You will instinctively work in a manner that aligns fully with Salvation Army Homes delivery values and behaviours, demonstrating energy and passion, along with a positive, can do attitude in your daily contribution to transforming lives.

• You will be a great communicator, building trusting and professional relationships
• Be passionate about making a difference and thrive in a fast paced environment
• Have a high level of resilience
• Empower people to develop their skills, strengths and talents
• Have a good idea of the type of wider community resources and organisations available
• Be comfortable dealing with difficult or complex situations
• Are likely to have experience that includes for example: mental health support, education, training and / or leading activities
• You will need to be able to participate in our 24 hour shift rota system and our on call rota

We really want you to be able to succeed in your work with Salvation Army Homes, so in return for helping to transform lives, we want to help you to transform your lifestyle by giving you access to some great benefits in addition to the above salary package. This includes for example,

You will be allocated a Buddy during your probationary period and will receive regular 1:1 supervision sessions and an annual appraisal with your Line Manager.

• 26 days annual leave rising to 31 days
• £100 when you start work, plus £250 at 6 months’ service and another £250 at 12 months’ service
• An extra day off on your birthday
• A High Street discount scheme (great savings both on and off-line)
• Pension with life assurance
• Discounted private medical insurance
• Loans available for financial emergencies
• Occupational Sick PayA full Induction package and training relevant to the role
• Long service awards from 2.5 years
• Support to learn and develop your career