Mobile Mental Health Support Worker

BCHA; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

BCHA in Bournemouth is seeking a compassionate Mental Health Floating Support Worker to help adults with mental health needs maintain independence. The role is based on-site across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, visiting customers in their homes and communities.

You will provide practical and emotional support, assist with budgeting, accessing benefits, and sustaining tenancies, while building confidence and recovery plans.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in mental health, housing, homelessness or support work desirable.
• Training and development will be provided.
• A full driving licence and access to own vehicle are essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalised support to individuals with mental health needs.
• Help customers maintain their accommodation and sustain their tenancies.
• Support individuals to access benefits, manage finances and develop budgeting skills.
• Encourage independence, confidence and positive wellbeing.
• Help customers develop coping strategies and recovery plans.
• Support access to health, housing and community services.
• Provide advocacy and practical support where required.
• Build positive relationships with customers and partner organisations.
• Maintain accurate records and manage an individual caseload.

Skills

Compassionate

Communication skills

Organised

Resilient

Education

Health and Social Care qualification (desirable)

Tools

IT skills

Job description

BCHA in Bournemouth is seeking a compassionate Mental Health Floating Support Worker to help adults with mental health needs maintain independence. The role is based on-site across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, visiting customers in their homes and communities.

You will provide practical and emotional support, assist with budgeting, accessing benefits, and sustaining tenancies, while building confidence and recovery plans.