Mental Health Worker

Alcedo Care Limited; St Helens; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent home care provider in St Helens is seeking a Mental Health Worker to offer compassionate support to individuals with mental health conditions. This role involves assisting clients with daily routines and promoting their independence. Candidates must have a minimum of 6 months experience in a UK care setting and be over 18 years old. The position offers excellent pay rates and various benefits, including a welcome bonus and flexible working hours.

Benefits

£250 Welcome Bonus after 3-month probation

Enhanced bank holiday rates

Mileage contribution for drivers

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Structured development including fully funded NVQs

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months experience within a UK care setting.
• Must be aged 18 or over due to personal care responsibilities.
• Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references required.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support to individuals with mental health conditions.
• Help clients maintain daily routines and manage emotional wellbeing.
• Promote independence and dignity for clients in their own homes.

Skills

Compassionate support

Emotional encouragement

Daily routine management

Client independence promotion

Job description

Overview

Join Alcedo Care as a Mental Health Worker working within the areas of St Helens. Excellent rates of pay £14.00 - £14.50 PLUS Pension PLUS Holiday Pay (equating to a Rolled Up pay rate of £16.16 - £16.74).

Are you passionate about making a positive difference in people's lives? Do you have a caring nature, and desire to support individuals in their own homes as a Mental Health Worker? Alcedo Care are proudly recognised as a Top 20 Rated Home Care Group for the past five years. You\'ll join our amazing team delivering quality care, making a real difference by enriching lives and supporting independence within your local community.

Benefits

• £250 Welcome Bonus after your successful 3-month probation review
• Enhanced bank holiday rates
• Extra earnings through our referral scheme - £252 / referral
• Mileage contribution for drivers
• Flexible working hours (full-time, part time and casual)
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for 24/7 wellbeing support
• We\'re proud of our strong family values and supportive culture
• With over 25 branches across the North West, Lakes and Cumbria, Yorkshire, and Wales, we deliver more than a million care hours each year
• Our award-winning in-house training team, including Registered Nurses, ensure you receive all the support and skills you need as a Mental Health Worker, recognised nationally with the Princess Royal Training Award
• We believe in helping you develop in your career with Alcedo Care. Through our Rising Stars programme, we offer structured development including fully funded NVQs and mentoring

Role and Responsibilities

Role: As a Mental Health Support Worker you will provide compassionate, person-centred support to individuals living with a range of mental health conditions. Your role will involve helping clients maintain daily routines, manage emotional wellbeing, and access community resources, whilst promoting independence and dignity. You\'ll offer both practical assistance and emotional encouragement, supporting people in their own homes to build confidence, reduce isolation, and achieve their personal goals. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real, lasting impact on someone\'s life.

Qualifications and Requirements

• As a Mental Health Worker, you will have a minimum of 6 months experience within a UK care setting.
• Due to the nature of the role, including personal care, unsupervised work with vulnerable individuals, and the need to work flexible hours including late evenings and weekends, applicants must be aged 18 or over.
• This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Join Our Team

If you\'re ready to start a rewarding career with a company that truly values its carers, we\'d love to hear from you. Our local recruiter is on hand to guide you through the process. Apply today as a Mental Health Worker and take your first step with Alcedo Care.