Mental Health Support Worker - Brighton

VENTURE-PEOPLE LIMITED; Brighton; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full induction training

Continued professional development

EAP program with counselling

Wellbeing day in addition to annual le

28 days annual leave (increases with 2

Staff recognition and rewards

Monthly workshops with Clinical Team

Job summary

VENTURE-PEOPLE LIMITED in Brighton is hiring for roles across our on-site accommodations and client homes. This full-time permanent position supports individuals with complex needs to live independently with dignity, promoting inclusion and safety, and requiring car ownership due to travel.

We offer extensive induction, development opportunities, and a supportive leadership team. Paths for growth exist within a values-driven, award-winning organisation that values compassionate care and

Qualifications

• Empathetic, patient and passionate about supporting people with mental health needs.
• Confident engaging with individuals with neurodiversity or complex backgrounds.
• Experience or willingness to learn therapeutic de-escalation and crisis-intervention techniques.
• Adaptable, proactive, and able to respond to changing needs.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the delivery of a service with a person-centred ethos and promotes independence.
• Complete dynamic risk assessments and support plans.
• Promote wellbeing and appropriately manage risk.
• Ensure adherence to company and national policies and procedures.
• Work flexibly as required; may require some hours outside normal schedule.
• Support people in accommodations or homes, facilitating safe discharges and avoiding admissions.
• Collaborate with a team of professionals from diverse backgrounds.
• Maintain compliance with mandatory and additional training to support professional development.

Skills

Empathy

Patient care

Mental health support

Neurodiversity experience

De-escalation

Crisis intervention

Adaptable

Proactive

Job description

Brighton, BN1 1FN

Full-time Permanent

£26,728 - £28100.80 per year

a month ago

About the Role

We have several opportunities available throughout Brighton area! From supporting individuals in our on site accommodations, to supporting individuals in their own homes - we have a range of opportunities available.

We are committed to providing personalised support that empowers individuals with complex needs to live independently and with dignity. In this role, you'll make a real difference by helping people achieve their goals, promoting social inclusion, and managing risks with compassion and professionalism.

Our team comprises of many different types of extra-ordinary people; we are not looking for one 'set' of skills but instead are looking for people who share our vision to do something different; something innovative, high quality and something that achieves something amazing for the people we work with.

Whether you're new to the field or building on existing experience, you'll find excellent opportunities to grow your skills and progress your career within a supportive and award-winning organisation.

This is your chance to be part of a meaningful journey that transforms lives every day!

Car owner/driver essential due to the travel involved. We do not offer sponsorship with this role.

Key Duties

• To facilitate the delivery of a service which follows a person-centred ethos and promotes independence.
• To complete dynamic risk assessments and support plans.
• Promote wellbeing and appropriately manage risk.
• Ensure adherence to company and national policies and procedures.
• To work flexibly as required by the service; this may require some working outside of your normal hours to provide consistent support.
• You will be supporting people in accommodations or their homes, facilitating safe discharges and avoiding admissions.
• Collaborative working with a team of professionals with a wide range of backgrounds.
• Maintain compliance with mandatory & additional training in place to enhance your professional development.

Company Benefits

• You will receive full induction training and continued professional development
• Excellent support from experienced management and the wider clinical leadership team
• Access to our EAP program offering telephone support, full counselling services and discounts on a range of shops and services
• A wellbeing day in addition to annual leave, to use however you wish
• 28 days annual leave, increasing with length of service up to 5 additional days
• Staff recognition and rewards.
• Monthly workshops with our Clinical Team as well as access to our library of previous sessions

Essential Skills

We're seeking someone who is:

• Empathetic, patient and passionate about supporting people with mental health needs.
• Confident engaging with individuals with neurodiversity or complex backgrounds.
• Has experience (or is keen to learn) therapeutic de-escalation and crisis-intervention techniques.
• Adaptable, proactive, and able to respond to changing needs.