Senior Mental Health Support Worker

Virtual Bridges; Halifax; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in mental health care seeks a compassionate Senior Mental Health Support Worker to join their rehabilitation service in Halifax. The role involves providing essential support to residents, ensuring quality care, and facilitating their journey towards independent living. This rewarding position offers opportunities for professional growth within an inspiring work environment.

Benefits

Extra day off for birthday

Professional development opportunities

Health Cash Plan Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Free DBS check and on-site parking

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals with mental health issues.
• Strong understanding of care plans and risk assessments.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Support residents in achieving personal goals and promote independence.
• Ensure high-quality care in line with evidence-based practices.
• Act as a role model and mentor new staff.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Compassion

Job description

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Senior Mental Health Support Worker (Days)

Location: , Halifax, West Yorkshire

Hours: 38.5 hours per week

Salary: £27,727.70 per annum / £13.85 per hour + £15.35 overtime

Exciting opportunity for a compassionate Senior Mental Health Support Worker to join our 10-bed rehabilitation service, in Halifax. This residential service focuses on providing a step-down facility, helping individuals transition towards independent living.

About The Role

As a Senior Mental Health Support Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting residents to live as independently as possible while achieving their personal goals. Your working hours will be from 7:45am to 7:45pm on a rotating two-week rota:

• Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday
• Week 2: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
  
  

About Us

We have been providing exceptional care across Lancashire and Yorkshire for over 20 years. As a Mental Health, Learning Disability, and Rehabilitation provider, we focus on recovery-focused care for adults aged 18+. With a commitment to creating inspiring environments, we pride ourselves on our people-first culture and strong set of values. Several of our services have received a CQC rating of OUTSTANDING, and we are proud Investors in People Gold award holders.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and supervise Recovery Support Workers in assisting residents with daily living tasks to promote independence.
• Provide personal care and ensure high-quality care delivery in line with evidence-based practices.
• Act as a role model and take responsibility for the unit in the absence of management.
• Mentor new staff and participate in ongoing staff development through supervision and training.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, ensuring the well-being of service users is at the forefront of care.
• Facilitate recovery-focused activities and support residents in achieving their personal goals.
• Handle medication and maintain accurate care records in compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
  
  

What We Offer

• In 2025, we celebrated its 21st birthday, and all team members get an extra day's annual leave to celebrate their birthday!*
• A supportive and inspiring work environment prioritising the well-being of both staff and service users.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth within an award-winning organisation.
• A rewarding role that positively impacts the lives of individuals with mental health needs.
• Enrolment in the Company Workplace Pension Scheme.
• Health Cash Plan Benefits Package, including discounted gym membership.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme and Blue Light Card Membership.
• Free DBS check and on-site parking.
• Refer a Friend scheme for additional rewards.
  
  

Requirements

• Experience working with individuals with mental health issues.
• A strong understanding of care plans and risk assessments.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• A commitment to promoting recovery and social inclusion.
  
  

This is a highly rewarding and varied position where you will make a positive difference in your local community by improving people's quality of life. As part of a passionate team, you will help individuals overcome challenges, support their mental health recovery, and be a part of their journey towards independence. We are proud to be known for providing extraordinary support and for celebrating the individuality, ambition, and positivity of each person we care for.

To be considered please Apply and we can arrange a confidential chat

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

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  Other

• Industries

  Mental Health Care

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