Mental Health Support Worker

Sellick Partnership; Penryn; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Sellick Partnership is recruiting a Support Worker for a Mental Health and Alcohol & Substance Misuse-related role in Penryn. The position is full time, temporary to permanent, with a salary stated as £29,508 and a hourly rate of £15.34. Shifts run from 8am to 8pm, Monday to Sunday, offering a varied pattern and a temporary ongoing basis.

Experience in support planning, risk assessment, and clear communication is valued. DBS check and owning a vehicle are essential requirements for the role.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS is essential.
• Driving licence and access to own vehicle are essential.

Responsibilities

• Understand individual support needs and contribute to effective support plans.
• Confidently complete risk assessments and manage identified risks.
• Communicate clearly and build strong, positive relationships.
• Maintain accurate records and use digital systems efficiently.
• Work independently when required and collaborate well within a team.
• Remain flexible and able to adjust to changing demands.
• Stay focused under pressure and meet required deadlines.
• Show resilience and adapt well to challenges.
• Maintain a friendly, positive approach, even in difficult situations.

Skills

Enhanced DBS

Driving licence

Job description

Support Worker - Mental Health and Alcohol & Substance Misuse

£15.34 per hour Penryn (salary is £29,508)

Full time

Shift pattern between 8am - 8pm Monday - Sunday

Temporary to Perm

Sellick Partnership are supporting an organisation with the recruitment of a Support Worker on a temporary ongoing basis.

Key responsibilities of the Support Worker:

• Understand individual support needs and contribute to effective support plans.
• Confidently complete risk assessments and manage identified risks.
• Communicate clearly and build strong, positive relationships.
• Maintain accurate records and use digital systems efficiently.
• Work independently when required and collaborate well within a team.
• Remain flexible and able to adjust to changing demands.
• Stay focused under pressure and meet required deadlines.
• Show resilience and adapt well to challenges.
• Maintain a friendly, positive approach, even in difficult situations.

Essential Criteria of the Support Worker:

• Enhanced DBS (Essential)
• Driving license and access to own vehicle (Essential)

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