Mental Health Support Worker

Nos Da Healthcare Ltd; Newport; On-site; GBP 12,398 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Newport, UK, seeks passionate Support Workers dedicated to helping individuals with mental health challenges. Responsibilities include supporting daily tasks like washing, dressing, and companionship, promoting independence in a flexible, team-oriented environment. Candidates should have at least 6 months of experience in a mental health setting and be available for varied shifts including days and nights. Competitive pay rates starting from £9.00 per hour. Join a rewarding career supporting positive outcomes for individuals.

Qualifications

• 6 months experience in a mental health residential setting is required.
• Must be eligible to work in the UK.
• Driver or access to good public transport is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with daily tasks such as washing, dressing, and cooking.
• Provide companionship and support as part of the community.
• Work flexible hours including days, evenings, and weekends.

Skills

Supporting individuals with mental health illnesses

Flexible shift work

Promoting independence

Working in a team

Job description

Are you looking for a new challenge and the opportunity to make a difference to the lives of individuals with mental health? Are you passionate and committed to achieving positive outcomes for individuals? If so, we would love to hear from you.

Your role will involve supporting individuals who suffer with a mental health illness and helping them with their day to day tasks. Your responsibilities can include assisting with washing, dressing, shopping, companionship, cooking, cleaning and generally supporting them as part of the community. Applicants will need to be energetic and enthusiastic, with the desire to promote independence to each individual. This position will require you to have full flexibility and need you to work a range of hours. Your shifts will vary and will will cover Monday through to Sunday, including days, evenings, waking nights and sleep-in’s.

We are looking for committed and resilient Support Workers who are willing to work in a challenging but rewarding environment. You will be working with a flexible, positive, team that is supportive and person centred.

In return, we will help and support your progress and your career with Nos Da Healthcare.

Qualifications

• 6 Months Experience working within a mental health residential setting
• Eligible to work in the UK
• Driver or access to good public transport
• Confident and able to adapt to a variety of different mental health illnesses
• Reliable due to the nature of our work
• Happy to work a range of shifts including 12 hour shifts & weekend work.

Pay Rates

Monday to Friday Day - £9.00 per hour

Monday to Friday Night - £9.50 per hour

Bank Holidays – Double Time (From £18 an hour)

If you are interested and think you are the correct individual for this role then please apply now!