Mental Health Support Worker

mirus Wales; Port Talbot; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

QCF Level 2 funding

Mileage allowance 45p per mile

Sleep‑in/wake‑in pay

Training and progression

Cycle to Work Scheme

Wellbeing support

DBS paid for

Holidays 20 days + 8 bank holidays

Job summary

Mirus Wales in Port Talbot is hiring a Mental Health Support Worker to join a dedicated team. The role is 36 hours per week and requires a full UK driving license. You will support individuals in their own flats within a building, helping them live independently with personalised care.

We offer funded training, mileage allowances, sleep-in pay, and opportunities for progression. Join a values-driven team committed to voice, choice, and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Empathetic, patient and understanding.
• Proactive, motivated and committed to positive outcomes.
• Driven by values and a genuine passion for supporting others.
• Willing to work independently and as part of a team.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor mental health, spot relapse signs and provide emotional support.
• Develop, implement and review personalised support plans with careful record keeping.
• Assist with daily tasks: shopping, household activities, meals and tenancy upkeep.
• Support independence, confidence and community engagement.
• Collaborate with mental health professionals and care teams.

Skills

Empathetic

Proactive

Independent worker

Team player

Education

QCF Level 2 Health and Social Care

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Mental Health support worker to join our dedicated team in Port Talbot, within the town centre. This role is for 36 hours per week.

You will need to hold a full UK driving license for this role.

About the Service

OurMental health services supportindividuals who each live in their own self‑contained flats, within one building, creating a balance betweenindependent living and support. Every person we support brings their own unique personality, strengths and abilities, and we pride ourselves on delivering personalised support that respects their individuality, promotes choice, dignity and wellbeing.

A modern, welcomingenvironment designed to support people to live full, meaningful, and independent lives. This is a brilliant opportunity to join a dedicated team and help shape a positive,person‑centred culture.

About Mirus

For 40 years, we have providedsupport so people can do the things they love, achieve their goals, and live good lives – always with voice, choice, and control.

We support people with learning disabilities, mental ill-health, and autistic people. Our services are shaped by the people who use them – we listen to and value each person's unique voice and experiences, creating an environment where everyone feels heard and understood.

We know thatpeople have better lives when they feel part of their community – and the community benefits too! That's why we work with others to build networks that encourage people to explore opportunities, discover new interests, develop relationships, and enhance their independence.

Everything we do is guided byour values:Together, Respectful, Responsible, Empowering, and Courageous.

What will you be doing?

As aMental Health Support Worker, the core purpose of supporting individuals with mental health needs is to ensure they live as independently as possible, maintain daily living skills, improve their mental health wellbeing, stability and build confidence in engagement with their community and people involved in their care and support.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Monitoring mental health, noticing early signs of any relapse and offering active listening and emotional support (including coping strategies).
• Supporting people todevelop, implement and reviewtheir personalised support plans and ensuring consistent record keeping.
• Assisting and prompting individuals to complete daily tasks such asshopping, household activities, meal preparation and maintaining their tenancy's.Some assisting/prompting with personal care and medication may be required.
• Supporting people to build on their independence, confidence and engagement.
• Ensuring that all Risk management and risk assessments are followed and updated, alongside individuals supported, and professionals involved in their care/support.
• Working alongside professionals involved such as mental health professionals, GP's, care managers, emergency services, Safeguarding, Occupational therapists and physiotherapists.
• Studying towards yourQCF Level 2 in Health and Social Care, fully funded by Mirus.

What are you looking for?

We'd love to hear you if you are:

• Empathetic, patient and understanding
• Proactive, motivated and committed to positive outcomes
• Driven by good values and a genuine passion for supporting others
• Comfortable workingindependently and as part of a team
• Confident working with other professionals to ensure the best possible support

If bring the right values, will provide the training

Why Join Us?

We value our staff and offer:

• A fully funded and supported QCF Level 2 Health and Social Care qualification (if not already achieved).
• Paid work‑related travel at 45p per mile between services.
• Extra pay for sleep‑in and wake‑in shifts – one of the highest rates in Wales.
• A full training programme with opportunities for development and career progression.
• A Cycle to Work Scheme.
• A Wellbeing Hub to support your health and wellbeing.
• Registration with Social Care Wales and DBS check paid for by Mirus.
• The holiday entitlement is 20 days ( pro rata). In addition to this you will receive 8 bank public holidays within the entitlement year running from April- March.
• The annual holiday entitlement  increases by 1 day a year on the first full month after your 12 months service tomaximum 29