Mental Health & Wellbeing Worker - Park Cottage

Penumbra Mental Health; Brighton; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A community mental health service is seeking dedicated Mental Health & Wellbeing Workers in Newtongrange, Midlothian. You will work in small teams to provide tailored support for individuals with complex mental health needs. The role offers a competitive salary of £24,618 per annum and involves helping clients achieve personal goals through practical and emotional assistance. Join us to make a real difference in people's lives.

Qualifications

• Experience in mental health support or related field.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide recovery-focused support to enhance mental wellbeing.
• Help individuals achieve their identified goals.
• Assist with practical and emotional support for independent living.

Job description

Overview

Location: Park Cottage, Midlothian
Salary: £24,618 per annum (£12.62 p/h equivalent)
Full time – Permanent

If you are looking for a rewarding career and to work within an epic team that will help you grow and thrive, you have come to the right place. This service is based in Newtongrange, Midlothian. It is a community-based mental health rehabilitation service for eight people with complex mental health needs. We offer 24 hour tailored person centred support, supported living and community rehabilitation. Support can be practical and emotional to help individuals lead an ordinary and fulfilling life in the community. The time, length and areas of activity covered are different for everyone, but structured support can include help with budgeting, life skills, confidence building and social inclusion for approximately 12 months.

Mental Health & Wellbeing Workers work in small collaborative teams to provide people with recovery focused support to enhance their mental wellbeing. In line with Penumbra’s values, Mental Health & Wellbeing Workers assist people who use the service to work towards their individual outcomes and identified goals, as detailed in their personal plan.

Responsibilities

• Work in small collaborative teams to provide recovery focused support to enhance people\'s mental wellbeing.
• Help people work towards their individual outcomes and identified goals as detailed in their personal plan.
• Provide 24 hour tailored person centred support, including practical and emotional assistance to promote independent living and community participation.
• Offer structured support that may include budgeting, life skills development, confidence building and social inclusion for up to approximately 12 months.
• Support may include a range of activities across different times and settings, tailored to each person\'s needs.

Requirements and Additional Information

• We cannot consider CVs; all applications should be submitted through the on-site website application process. Only applications completed through the website will be considered.
• If online application is not possible, contact [e-mail] to arrange a paper copy.
• Please note that visa sponsorship cannot be offered. We can only accept applicants who have the legal right to work in the UK, or who are in progress to obtain it.
• Updates from the recruitment system may go to spam; add “Penumbra Careers” ([e-mail]) to your contacts and check the careers portal for status.
• Penumbra is committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, neurodiverse candidates, and candidates with mental health conditions through the recruitment process and will make reasonable adjustments as required. If reasonable adjustments are needed, please contact [e-mail].