Mental Health Support Worker - Nottingham

Nottingham Community Housing Association Ltd; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Join Nottingham Community Housing Association as a Support Worker in their new Mental Health Support Service. Your role will focus on helping vulnerable individuals overcome challenges to maintain their independence in the community. With a commitment to dignity and excellent communication skills, you'll make a significant impact in the lives of service users. The position offers 20 hours per week and requires a compassionate approach to mental health support.

Benefits

Equal opportunities employer

Ranked as one of the UK's best places to work

Qualifications

• Values and skills to support clients with mental health needs.
• Commitment to maintaining dignity and rights.

Responsibilities

• Support service users in overcoming barriers to independent living.
• Develop support plans using a strengths-based approach.
• Deliver one-to-one community support during a 12-week intervention.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Problem Solving

Job description

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Client:

Nottingham Community Housing Association Ltd

Location:

Nottingham, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

3

Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

Job Description:

Here at NCHA we have a fantastic opportunity for the right person to join new Mental Health support service in Nottingham

NCHA are looking for support workers to join our new Mental Health Support Service in Nottingham. You’ll be supporting service users in the community to overcome issues in their daily lives that have been impacting negatively on their mental health and wellbeing.

You’ll support service users to identify barriers/challenges to living independently and, by utilising a strengths-based approach, develop a support plan to enable service users to remain independent in the community or facilitate a timely discharge from psychiatric wards.

We will be delivering a 12-week intervention involving one-to-one community support, supporting service users to recover and overcome issues impacting their mental health and wellbeing.

The primary focus of the service is to enable service users to remain independent in the community and to facilitate discharge from psychiatric wards.

Where will this be based

We’re looking for someone with the values, knowledge, and skills to support clients with mental health needs, demonstrating how they use their skills and common sense to support vulnerable individuals. Candidates should have a commitment to maintaining dignity and rights, with excellent communication skills. Previous experience is desirable but not mandatory; transferable skills from other sectors are welcome.

Working times and hours

Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 17:00, 20 hours a week.

How to apply

Click apply and show us why you are suitable! Attach a CV to apply.

Please note that we are not currently offering visa sponsorship.

Previous applicants and re-applying colleagues will be reviewed at the manager’s discretion. The vacancy may close early if sufficient interest is received.

NCHA was ranked as one of the UK’s best places to work, ranked 41st by Great Place to Work UK.

As an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident Employer, NCHA welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, including those from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic groups, disabled candidates, and members of the LGBT community. Male Support Workers are currently under-represented, and applications are particularly encouraged.

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