Residential Mental Health Support Worker

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a multi-award-winning organization as a Mental Health Support Worker in London, where you will provide essential care and support to residents in a nurturing environment. This role emphasizes compassion and dedication, ensuring that individuals with mental health needs lead meaningful lives. You'll engage in personal care, assist with daily activities, and collaborate with a committed team to enhance the wellbeing of those you support. With ongoing training and development opportunities, this position allows you to make a significant impact while growing your career in a supportive community.

Benefits

Ongoing training and development

Supportive team environment

Opportunity to make a difference

Qualifications

• Compassionate individuals dedicated to improving lives.
• Experience supporting individuals with mental health challenges.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and administer medication.
• Support residents in daily routines to promote independence.
• Offer companionship and emotional support.

Skills

Compassion

Patience

Knowledge of mental health conditions

Experience in personal care

Ability to engage individuals

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

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Residential Mental Health Support Worker

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London, United Kingdom

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

Job Description:

Join Our Multi-Award-Winning Team!

We are seeking a Mental Health Support Worker to join our dedicated Residential Care team. This vital role is key to ensuring our residents lead meaningful lives and feel connected to their community.

About the Role

As a Mental Health Support Worker, you will deliver exceptional care and support to residents within our Mental Health Care Homes. This includes assisting with personal care, administering medication, and supporting residents in daily activities that promote choice, independence, and dignity.

Hours: 40 hours per week (includes nights, weekends, and evening shifts on a rota basis)

Shift Pattern (Weekly Rota):

2 x Morning Shifts: 8am – 4pm
1 x Long Day Shift: 8am – 10pm
1 x Night Shift: 10pm – 8am

What You'll Be Doing

In this rewarding role, you will:

• Provide personal care, assist with meals, and administer medication.
• Support residents in their daily routines to promote independence and wellbeing.
• Offer companionship and emotional support to residents.
• Assist in organising and participating in recreational activities.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, families, and other stakeholders to provide holistic support.

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking individuals who are compassionate, patient, and dedicated to improving the lives of people with mental health needs. You will ideally have:

• NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent).
• Knowledge and understanding of mental health conditions.
• Experience in supporting individuals with mental health challenges, ideally in a residential care setting.
• Experience providing personal care, administering medication, and completing risk assessments.
• The ability to engage and motivate individuals with complex needs.
• Experience working in a multicultural and diverse environment.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a multi-award-winning organisation.

Receive ongoing training and development.

Make a real difference in the lives of our residents.

If you are passionate about supporting people with mental health needs and want to be part of a caring and committed team, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now and take the next step in your career with us!

Jewish Care is the largest provider of health and social care services for the Jewish community in the UK. Every week, we touch the lives of 10,000 people. We provide services to a range of people including older people, people with mental health needs and people living with dementia.

Our five values are at the heart of the way we work. They drive how we act as individuals and as an organisation and shape our culture. We value Excellence, Integrity, Innovation, Compassion, and Inclusivity.

Jewish Care operate a rolling recruitment process and reserve the right to close the advert once a suitable candidate has been identified.