Support Worker (Mental Health)

The Methodist Church in Britain; Basildon; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training and induction

Free private parking

Job summary

Choice Support is recruiting two full-time support workers for its mental health team in the United Kingdom. The role focuses on person-centred support to promote independence, wellbeing and recovery, including daily living tasks and medication administration.

Training is provided; DBS and reference checks are part of the process, with shifts across 39 hours per week. Experience in mental health is not required, as full induction is offered and a safe, supportive environment is provided to work

Qualifications

• Caring and patient manner
• Clear and respectful communication
• Approachable and calm demeanor
• Unhurried approach that respects pace of individuals

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support to people experiencing mental health challenges, promoting independence, wellbeing and recovery
• Support daily living activities such as shopping, cinema trips and walks
• Administer medication in line with policy
• Maintain accurate records
• Work with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe and effective care

Skills

Caring

Patient

Clear communication

Approachable

Unhurried

Job description

Choice Support is recruiting two full-time support workers for its mental health team. The work centres on person-centred support that promotes independence, wellbeing and recovery, covering daily living tasks, medication administration and record keeping. Shifts include early, late and sleep-in cover across 39 hours a week, and full training is given, so prior mental health experience is not required. Safer recruitment includes DBS, reference and work history checks.

What the job involves

• Provide person-centred support to people experiencing mental health challenges, promoting independence, wellbeing and recovery
• Support daily living activities such as shopping, cinema trips and walks
• Administer medication in line with policy
• Maintain accurate records
• Work with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe and effective care

Skills & knowledge

• Caring and patient manner
• Clear and respectful communication
• Approachable
• Unhurried approach that does not rush people

Checks & eligibility

• DBS check
• Reference checks
• Review of work history
• Right to work in the UK without visa sponsorship

What’s offered

• Full training and induction
• Free private parking