Mental Health Support Worker

Nos Da Healthcare Ltd; Pontypridd; On-site; GBP 13,776 - 14,464; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare services provider in Pontypridd is seeking committed Support Workers to assist individuals with mental health challenges. You will play a vital role in promoting their independence through everyday tasks including personal care and companionship. Successful candidates must have 6 months experience in a mental health residential setting and be flexible with shift patterns. The role offers competitive pay rates, working across various shifts including weekends.

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 in adapting to various mental health illnesses.
• Reliable due to the nature of our work.
• Willing to work a range of shifts including 12-hour shifts & weekend work.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with mental health illnesses in day-to-day tasks.
• Assist with washing, dressing, shopping, cooking, and cleaning.
• Promote independence for each individual.

Skills

Experience in mental health residential setting

Adaptability to different mental health illnesses

Reliability

Energetic and enthusiastic

Flexibility to work various shifts

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 – £10.00 per hour
• Monday to Friday Night – £10.50 per hour

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