Mental Health Support Worker

Arch Resourcing Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health service provider in South East London is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Support Worker. The role involves supporting residents with appointments and independence development in recently renovated accommodations. The ideal candidate will have a minimum Level 3 NVQ in Health and Social Care and experience working with individuals with mental health needs. The position is permanent and offers various benefits, including paid sick leave and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

On-site parking

Access to training/development courses

Education grants & study leave

Leadership Academy

Access to medical scheme

Mental Wellbeing Day

Paid sick leave

Extra day of annual leave plus £100 voucher on your birthday

Amazon vouchers for Christmas

Company social events and team-building days

Career progression opportunities

28 days holiday entitlement

DBS check

Pension

Qualifications

• Must have worked with individuals supported with mental health needs.
• Experience managing caseloads of 10+ individuals is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with residents to support with appointments, independence development and general development.

Skills

Experience managing caseloads of 10+ individuals

Support individuals with mental health needs

Education

Minimum Level 3 NVQ in Health and Social Care

Job description

Job Title: Mental Health Support Worker

Type: Permanent, full‑time (bonus for night work available)

Salary: £26,500 per annum (increases to £28,800 within your first year)

Location: South East London

Our client already holds a huge presence in the mental health sector and understands the importance of supported living and the support required within this community – currently they have 15 accommodations across South London, with a variation of low, medium and high risk residents.

Position Summary

Mental Health Support Worker will work closely with residents to support them with appointments, independence development and general development. Homes are recently renovated and refurbished to a very high specification.

Benefits

• On‑site parking
• Learning Development Academy (access to training/development courses)
• Education grants & study leave
• Leadership Academy (clear progression structures & goal setting for management progression)
• Access to medical scheme
• Mental Wellbeing Day (one per year)
• Paid sick leave (3 days per year, increasing by 2 days per year of service)
• Extra day of annual leave plus £100 voucher on your birthday
• Amazon vouchers for Christmas!
• 4 company social events per year & team‑building days
• Opportunity for career progression due to rapidly growing organisation
• 28 days holiday entitlement
• DBS check
• Pension

Responsibilities

• Work closely with residents to support with appointments, independence development and general development.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 NVQ in Health and Social Care or equivalent (Essential)
• Must have worked with individuals supported with mental health needs (Essential)
• Experience managing caseloads of 10+ individuals (Desirable)

If you meet the above criteria and are keen to discuss this role further, please apply to be our Mental Health Support Worker!