Mental Health Support Worker (Female only)

Independence Support Ltd; Crewe; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading support service provider in Crewe is seeking compassionate individuals to provide person-centered support for those with complex mental health needs. This role involves medication management, teaching life skills, and facilitating community engagement. Candidates should be flexible and ready to work across shifts. Enhanced DBS checks are required. Full induction training is provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing support to individuals with mental health needs is preferred.
• Ability to work flexibly across shifts and provide person-centered support.
• Willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Provide medication management support.
• Teach life skills and assist with daily living tasks.
• Facilitate community access and engagement.
• Provide emotional support and manage tenancies.

Skills

Compassion

Flexibility

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Overview

Join Independence Support Ltd (ISL) – Make a Real Difference in People’s Lives! ISL, based in Crewe, Cheshire, operates a supported living project dedicated to empowering individuals with complex mental health needs. Our service supports 22 people in self-contained apartments, enhanced by the latest assistive technology. We aim to support individuals to live as independently and confidently as possible. Alongside the supported living, we also offer a Crisis Café Service for short-term interventions to individuals who are unable to manage their mental health independently and may require signposting.

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