Mental Health Support Worker

Independence Support Ltd; Sandbach; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A social care organization in Sandbach is seeking dedicated staff to provide perons-centered support to individuals with complex mental health issues. As part of the team, you will help clients with daily living tasks, medication management, and facilitate community engagement. This role requires flexibility with shifts and a passion for helping others. No sponsorship available.

Qualifications

• Passionate about helping others and making a meaningful impact.
• Willingness to work flexible hours across day and night shifts.
• Ability to manage medications and provide emotional support.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centered support promoting independence.
• Assist with daily living tasks and community engagement.
• Liaise with healthcare professionals for optimal client care.

Skills

Compassionate support

Communication skills

Flexibility

Life skills teaching

Job description

Overview

Looking for a job in social care? Join Independence Support Ltd (ISL) and make a Real Difference in People’s Lives! At ISL, based in Sandbach, Cheshire, we operate a supported living project dedicated to offering intensive support to individuals with complex mental health issues, including those with forensic histories. Our service supports 5 people in self-contained apartments, enhanced by the latest assistive technology. We aim to support individuals to live as independently and confidently as possible. Our clients enjoy engaging in activities such as fitness circuits, bowling, football, pool and ping pong. Our values guide everything we do:

• Positive: We support and encourage everyone to be the best they can be.
• Responsive: We listen carefully and act swiftly to meet needs.
• Courageous: We face challenges head-on and never shy away from difficult situations.
• Inclusive: We embrace diversity and value the unique contributions of every individual.

Are you passionate about helping others? We’re looking for flexible, compassionate, and committed people who want to make a meaningful impact every day. If you believe in enabling others to live their best lives and thrive in a supportive community, this could be the role for you.

What you’ll do

• You will provide outcome-focused, person-centered support that promotes independence and maximises opportunities for the people we support. Your role will include:
• Supporting with medication management
• Teaching and encouraging life skills
• Assisting with daily living tasks
• Facilitating community access and engagement
• Providing emotional support
• Helping manage tenancies
• Liaising with other healthcare professionals to ensure clients receive the best possible support

Who we’re looking for

• We need full-time (37.5 hours) and part-time (23.5 hours) staff ready to work across day and night shifts, working around a 7-day rota. Full induction is provided. The shifts range from 8-8 day and night, 10am-6pm, 10am-10pm.

Additional Information

• All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
• Please note: we do not offer sponsorship, and currently, there are no bank or 20 hour contracts available