Specialist Support Worker

Trident Group – UK; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization seeks a Specialist Mental Health Support Worker for their supported living rehabilitation service in Shrewsbury. You will provide rehabilitation-focused support to individuals with complex mental health needs, promoting independence and community engagement through tailored support plans. This role requires NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care, providing a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact on clients' lives.

Benefits

34 days annual leave plus up to 5 additional days

Birthday leave

New Home leave

Life assurance (3x salary)

Employee Assistance and Wellbeing programmes

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Experience supporting adults with mental health needs.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently.
• Experience in supported housing settings.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of support, demonstrating good practice.
• Assist with personal hygiene and activities.
• Support clients with moving on from services.

Skills

Motivation

Partnership working

Personalized support plans

Flexibility

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Reference 111396

Specialist Support Worker

Location: Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury

Salary: £24,706.50 per annum

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

About the role

We are seeking a Specialist Mental Health Support Worker for our supported living rehabilitation service in Shropshire. Based in Shrewsbury, you will provide rehabilitation-focused support to individuals with complex and enduring mental health needs as part of a 24-hour service. You will support customers with life skills, promote independence, and help them build relationships within their community, supporting their health, well-being, and tenancy management.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of support, demonstrating good practice.
• Promote independence and choice for each individual.
• Assist with personal hygiene and appearance as needed.
• Support social, leisure, work, and educational activities, including access to ICT.
• Help with meal preparation, menu planning, and budgeting.
• Encourage community participation.
• Support clients with moving on from services, liaising with care teams.
• Establish links with healthcare professionals and agencies.
• Undertake key-working, including support plan reviews and meetings.
• Conduct assessments in collaboration with clients and agencies.

Benefits

• 34 days annual leave plus up to 5 additional days
• Birthday leave
• New Home leave
• Life assurance (3x salary)
• Employee Assistance and Wellbeing programmes
• Flexible working options

About You

We are looking for a motivated individual with experience supporting adults with mental health needs, including self-harm, personality disorder, and schizophrenia. You should be self-motivated, able to work independently, and experienced in partnership working and creating personalized support plans. You must be flexible to work within a 24-hour rota, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-in shifts. The role requires NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care and experience in supported housing settings.

Trident Group has over 60 years of experience providing homes and services to disadvantaged communities in the Midlands. We employ over 750 staff, work with volunteers, and offer training and apprenticeships. Our organization values equality, diversity, and inclusion, and is committed to supporting employees' development through various training schemes.

We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer, ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible, and providing reasonable adjustments as needed.

Applying

Please submit a current CV demonstrating your skills, experience, and qualifications. All applicants must provide right-to-work documentation at interview. Relevant roles are subject to a DBS disclosure.