Mental Health Support Worker — Empower Lives

RESPONSE ORGANISATION; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

37 days annual leave (including bank.）

Fully funded training and professional

Professional qualification sponsorship

Blue Light Card discounts

Free counselling and wellbeing support

Cycle to Work Scheme

Enhanced family-friendly leave

£500 Refer-a-Friend bonus

Health cash plan

NHS-approved wellbeing app

Free DBS and flu jab

Job summary

Response is seeking a Mental Health Support Worker for Harwood House in Aylesbury. You will support residents with daily living skills, wellbeing and independence, building trusting relationships and helping people move towards greater independence.

No prior mental health experience is required; training and support are provided. The role offers rewarding opportunities to make a difference in the lives of others and contribute to the wellbeing of the local community.

Qualifications

• No prior mental health experience required.
• Strong communication and empathy are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with daily living skills, wellbeing and independence.
• Build positive, trusting relationships.
• Encourage people to achieve personal goals, access education, employment and community opportunities.
• Work alongside healthcare professionals, families and support networks.
• Promote mental and physical wellbeing.
• Help create a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment.
• Learn and apply therapeutic approaches including Talk Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Trauma-Informed Care.

Job description

Response is seeking a Mental Health Support Worker for Harwood House in Aylesbury. You will support residents with daily living skills, wellbeing and independence, building trusting relationships and helping people move towards greater independence.

No prior mental health experience is required; training and support are provided. The role offers rewarding opportunities to make a difference in the lives of others and contribute to the wellbeing of the local community.