Recovery-Focused Sessional Support Worker - Flexible Shifts

The YOU Trust; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Enhanced annual leave

Matched pension

Sick pay

Training opportunities

Employee wellbeing programme

Equipment and uniform provided

Staff discounts

Job summary

The YOU Trust in Southsea, Portsmouth is seeking a dedicated Sessional Support Worker to assist adults with mental health needs in a supportive home setting. You will provide person-centred care, promote independence, and help with daily living tasks.

The role involves flexible shifts, including sleep-ins and weekends, and requires safeguarding screening and DBS checks. Salary is paid per hour (£14.28–£17.85) with benefits such as enhanced annual leave, pension, and funded training

Qualifications

• Experience in mental health services or lived experiences with individuals who have forensic/offending histories and/or complex needs.
• Understanding of recovery-focused and asset-based support and how to apply positive risk management.
• Understanding of substance misuse issues and how to work with clients to safely manage their misuse.
• Understanding personalisation in the context of support, and best practices around person-centred working and positive risk taking.

Responsibilities

• Have experience of working in mental health services or lived experiences, working with individuals who have forensic/offending history and/or complex needs.
• Be flexible and able to cover in urgent situations.
• Be able to work a variety of shifts including sleep-ins and weekend shifts.

Skills

Mental health experience

Recovery-focused approach

Substance misuse awareness

Person-centred care

Flexibility

Sleep-in coverage

Weekend shifts

Job description

The YOU Trust in Southsea, Portsmouth is seeking a dedicated Sessional Support Worker to assist adults with mental health needs in a supportive home setting. You will provide person-centred care, promote independence, and help with daily living tasks.

The role involves flexible shifts, including sleep-ins and weekends, and requires safeguarding screening and DBS checks. Salary is paid per hour (£14.28–£17.85) with benefits such as enhanced annual leave, pension, and funded training