Mental Health Support Worker

Harmonia Careers; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Support Worker for their Mental Health Support Service in Nottingham. The position involves assisting service users to manage their mental health and promoting independent living through personalized support plans. The ideal candidate will possess relevant skills and a commitment to respecting individual dignity.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and skills relevant to supporting clients with mental health needs.
• Ability to demonstrate practical use of skills and common sense.

Responsibilities

• Support service users in overcoming issues impacting their mental health.
• Develop support plans and facilitate independent living.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Knowledge of mental health needs

Job description

Support Worker - Mental Health Support Service, Nottingham

Salary: £24,030 - £24,513 per annum

Here at NCHA, we have a fantastic opportunity for the right person to join our new Mental Health Support Service in Nottingham.

NCHA is looking for support workers to join our Mental Health Support Service in Nottingham. You will support service users in the community to overcome issues impacting their mental health and wellbeing.

Your role will involve helping service users identify barriers to independent living and developing support plans using a strengths-based approach to help them remain independent or facilitate discharge from psychiatric wards.

The service will deliver a 12-week intervention involving one-to-one community support, focusing on recovery and overcoming daily life issues affecting mental health.

The primary goal is to enable service users to stay independent in the community and support discharge from psychiatric wards.

Ideal Candidate

We seek someone who shares our values, possesses knowledge and skills relevant to supporting clients with mental health needs, and can demonstrate practical use of their skills and common sense to support vulnerable individuals. A commitment to respecting the dignity and rights of individuals and families is essential, along with excellent communication skills. Previous experience in a similar role is desirable but not mandatory; transferable skills from other sectors are welcome.

Working Hours

Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 17:00, 20 hours per week.

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Please note: We are not currently offering visa sponsorship.

As an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident Employer, NCHA welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, including those from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic groups, disabled candidates, and members of the LGBT community. Male support workers are currently under-represented and we particularly encourage suitable applications.