Support Worker

Wrexham County Borough Council; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working

Generous annual leave 32 days

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

Wrexham County Borough Council is seeking dynamic, on-site Mental Health support workers to help people maintain tenancies and live independently.

You will work in one of the supported living houses with induction and training, following a person-centred approach. NVQ level 2 is preferred, with commitment to achieve it if needed, and you will collaborate with a team to deliver positive outcomes.

Qualifications

• Empathy and respect for diverse individuals.
• Ability to follow plans and work with others to achieve outcomes.
• Willingness to achieve NVQ level 2 if not already qualified.

Responsibilities

• Support residents in maintaining tenancies and independent living.
• Work in partnership with colleagues to deliver a person-centred service.
• Contribute to flexible, well-planned service delivery and outcome improvements.

Skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Person-centred care

Education

NVQ level 2

Job description

Up to 25 hours per week. Working in Mental health/experience is desirable.

An exciting opportunity has arisen inthe Mental Health service for peoplewanting to make a real difference tothe lives of people in ourcommunity. We help individuals whohave mental health problems tomaintain their tenancies and liveindependently within their ownhomes. We help people to feel apart of their community; to maximisetheir wellbeing and achieve theirpersonal goals.We are looking for dynamic, self-motivated candidates who haveempathy and respect. The idealcandidate will appreciate thedifferences in others and strive todeliver a person-centred service.They will work well as part of a teamand on their own initiative; and beable to follow plans and break downbarriers to ensure outcomes areachieved. They will be flexible intheir approach and committed tomaking a positive difference.

You will be based on site in one ofthe supported living houses andqualified preferably to NVQ level 2or the ability and commitment toachieve this qualification within a settime frame.

The successful applicants will:

• Have passion and thecommitment to work inpartnership with othercolleagues and to ensurethat the service provisionis person centred, reliableand dignified.
• Meet the full requirementsof the role as identified inthe Job.

You will receive a comprehensiveinduction and training to support youin your role.

About Us

• Grymuso

The County Borough of Wrexham, located in North East Wales, is proud of its Welsh heritage and cultural identity. Over the years it has grown to reflect a population that is multi-religious and multi-ethnic and complements the diversity of our communities.

Centred on the city of Wrexham, which nestles between the Welsh mountains and the Cheshire plains, it’s a location that really can offer you the best of both worlds and we are proud of our city status (awarded in 2022 when we became the seventh city in Wales).

Wrexham County Borough Council is a unitary Council which delivers a wide range of services aimed at improving the lives of Wrexham residents and surrounding communities. We are committed to providing services through collaboration with local and national partners. With a focus on sustainable development, community wellbeing, and improving the lives of Wrexham residents and surrounding communities, Wrexham is a fantastic place to work, live, and learn.

The council is an inclusive employer with a workforce of around 5,500, offering diverse roles, training and development and rewarding career opportunities. Wrexham County Borough Council values innovation, bilingualism in English and Welsh, and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, the council ensures accessible recruitment and support for disabled employees including offering a guaranteed interview (where essential person specification items are met). Additionally, veterans will receive guaranteed interviews under the Armed Forces Covenant if eligibility criteria are met (where essential person specification items are met).

Employee benefits include:

• Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible working arrangements
• Generous annual leave up to 32 days
• Family-friendly policies supporting caring and family commitments
• Work-life balance and flexi time (dependent on role)
• Access to Wrexham Reward Scheme with discounts off leading retailers nationally and locally
• Health & well-being resources, for example:
  • Healthy & Wellbeing Champions
  • Employee assistance programme with advice on staying healthy financially, mentally or physically:
    • Counselling (available 24/7, 365 days a year)
    • In-the-moment emotional support (available 24/7, 365 days a year)
    • Option to set health-boosting goals with small, sustainable lifestyle changes
    • Connect health apps to track physical health and meet progress goals
    • Blogs, videos, recipes and more resources providing inspiration and motivation
    • Identify risks of developing leading lifestyle-related diseases with mental health and financial scores
    • Legal, financial and consumer advice
  • Health and wellbeing events and campaigns throughout the year (e.g., November Health Day, Time to Talk Day, Mental Health Awareness Week, Sun Awareness Week, Menopause Week, Financial Health Week)
  • Menopause Café and guidance
  • Unpaid Carer Café and guidance

Our Council Plan (2023–28) sets out our priorities for this period and we deliver these by following the Nolan Values of public life (selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership) as well as our own Corporate Values:

All Departments

Social Care - Children’s services

Contract Type

Permanent

All Locations

Wrexham