Mental Health Support Worker

LLOYD'S REGISTER INTERNATIONAL; Port Talbot; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Mental Health Support Worker roles available in Port Talbot. Full-time and part-time contracts in a brand-new mental health supported living service managed with care and compassion. Salary £28,501.20 FTE or £14 hourly, with a pathway to funded training.

Join a dedicated team from the outset to shape a person-centred culture in a modern setting. Responsibilities include supporting individuals with mental health needs to live independently, developing personalised plans, and coordinating with

Qualifications

• Empathetic, patient and understanding.
• Proactive, motivated and committed to positive outcomes.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to study towards QCF Level 2 in Health and Social Care.

Responsibilities

• Monitor mental health and provide active listening and emotional support.
• Develop, implement and review personalised support plans with records.
• Assist with daily tasks and tenancy maintenance activities.
• Support independence and engagement with the community.
• Follow risk assessments and collaborate with professionals involved in care.

Skills

Empathetic

Proactive

Teamwork

Independent working

Strong communication

Education

QCF Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Job description

Mental Health Support Worker (3614)

Mental Health Support Workers Needed! Brand New Mental Health Service in Port Talbot!

Location: Port Talbot Full time and Part time contracts available

Salary: FTE- £28,501.20, Hourly rate: £14

We're excited to announce the opening of our brand new Mental health supported living service in Port Talbot, within the town centre. A modern, welcoming environment designed to support people to live full, meaningful, and independent lives. This is a brilliant opportunity to join a new, dedicated team from the very beginning and help shape a positive, person-centred culture.

About the Service

Our new Mental health service supports five individuals who each live in their own self-contained flat, within one building, creating a balance between independent 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.

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 we looking for?

We'd love to hear from 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 you bring the right values, we'll provide the training!

• Vacancy Type:Permanent
• Location:Port Talbot
• Postcode:SA13 2NF
• Full-time / Part-time:Full-time
• Salary:£28,501.20
• Closing Date:30 September 2026