Mental Health Support Worker

Sellick Partnership; Tolvaddon Downs; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Sellick Partnership are recruiting on behalf of an organisation for a Support Worker focused on mental health and alcohol & substance misuse. The position is full-time, temporary ongoing, based in Truro, Cornwall, with shifts between 8am and 8pm, Monday to Sunday.

The role offers £15.34 per hour and supports flexible, dynamic care delivery in a busy environment. You will work to support individuals, complete risk assessments, maintain records, and collaborate with teams while staying resilient

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS checked (Essential).
• Driving licence and access to own vehicle (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

Excellent communication

Risk assessment

Record keeping

Teamwork

Flexible/adaptable

Resilience under pressure

Job description

Support Worker - Mental Health and Alcohol & Substance Misuse

£15.34 per hour Truro, Cornwall

Full time

Shift pattern between 8am - 8pm Monday - Sunday

Temporary ongoing contract

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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