Mental Health Support Worker - Colchester

P+S Care and Support Services; Colchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training and ongoing development

A supportive team environment

Rewarding and meaningful work

Flexible working opportunities

The chance to make a genuine verschil

Job summary

P+S Care and Support Services is seeking Mental Health Support Workers to make a real difference in Colchester. You will support individuals with mental health needs, learning disabilities, daily living skills and community participation.

We value caring, patient people who listen, communicate effectively and respect choices. Full training and ongoing development are provided, with a supportive team and flexible working opportunities.

Qualifications

• Caring, patient and understanding
• Reliable and responsible
• Good listeners and communicators
• Respectful of people's choices, dignity and independence
• Comfortable supporting people with different needs
• Able to work as part of a team
• Positive, approachable and willing to learn

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with mental health needs, learning disabilities and daily living activities
• Assist with accessing the community and participating in activities
• Provide personal care where required and meal preparation or shopping as needed
• Support with appointments, medication in line with training, and positive daily routines

Skills

Caring

Reliable

Listening

Respectful

Adaptable

Teamwork

Willing to learn

Job description

Mental Health Support Workers

Make a real difference every day.

The role

As a Mental Health Support Worker, you may support individuals with:

• Mental health needs and emotional wellbeing
• Learning disabilities and associated support needs
• Developing independence and daily living skills
• Accessing the community and taking part in activities
• Attending appointments and social activities
• Meal preparation, shopping and household tasks
• Personal care where required
• Medication support, where appropriate and following training
• Encouraging positive routines and healthy lifestyles
• Building confidence, independence and meaningful relationships

Every person we support is different, so you will provide individualised, respectful and compassionate support based on their needs, preferences and goals.

About you

You don't need to have all the answers — we're looking for people who are:

• Caring, patient and understanding
• Reliable and responsible
• Good listeners and communicators
• Respectful of people's choices, dignity and independence
• Comfortable supporting people with different needs
• Able to work as part of a team
• Positive, approachable and willing to learn

Previous experience in mental health, learning disabilities, social care or personal care is desirable, but not always essential, as full training and support can be provided to the right candidates.

What we offer

• Full training and ongoing development
• A supportive team environment
• Rewarding and meaningful work
• Flexible working opportunities
• The chance to make a genuine difference to people's lives

If you're compassionate, dependable and want a career where no two days are the same, we'd love to hear from you.