Support Worker (Mental Health)

Gridley Design Studios; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated mental health support workers to provide essential care to individuals facing mental health challenges. This role involves assisting clients with daily activities, offering both emotional and physical support, and ensuring they feel safe and secure. With a commitment to personal development and a focus on teamwork, this position provides an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those you support. If you have a passion for helping others and possess the necessary skills, this rewarding role in Nottingham could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in health and social care field is essential.
• Must have exemplary communication and IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with mental health conditions in daily activities.
• Provide physical and emotional care to enhance well-being.

Skills

Communication Skills

IT Skills

Written Skills

Verbal Skills

Experience with Complex Behaviours

Job description

About the role:

Mental health support workers work closely alongside individuals living with mental health to help them cope more easily with day-to-day life as well as providing them with vital support in order to help them achieve their goals. From encouraging and supporting people with evening activities to providing physical and emotional care, you will help the people we support to feel safe, secure, and well rested, ensuring they are prepared for the day ahead.

We have several services within Nottingham which are made up of self-contained flats. We offer daily support to people with mental health conditions who may also have other needs for which we provide support, including alcohol and drug misuse, mild learning disabilities, and ASD. You may be required to assist with personal care.

Hours:

39 hours per week on a rolling rota on a 3-weekly basis.

We are also looking for bank workers.

Location:

We have several services in Nottingham - NG3 1, NG5 2, NG6 0, and NG7 7.

About you:

We are looking for somebody with experience working with complex behaviours and experience in the health and social care field. You must also have exemplary communication, IT, written, and verbal skills.

Your professional and flexible nature will allow you to positively impact those you support and the rest of the team around you, allowing you to flourish and develop in this diverse and rewarding role.

If you would like to find out more about this role, contact Jack - Service Manager on: 07519376842 or email.

CVs will be assessed upon receipt, and we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date. We may close this post early if we receive sufficient applications before the closing date. If you are interested in applying, we would ask that you do so as early as possible to avoid any disappointment.

Choice Support is Disability Confident, which is a scheme run by the Department of Work and Pensions. As part of our commitment, we operate a guaranteed interview scheme - all candidates who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role will be guaranteed an interview. If you consider yourself to have a disability or long-term chronic health condition or if you require any adjustments/support during the application/selection process, please contact us.

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