Mental Health Support Worker - Chester

Thornbury Community Services; Town of Chester (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pensions scheme

Life assurance

Wellbeing App

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Thornbury Community Services is seeking a Mental Health Support Worker to join our Supported Living team, supporting eight individuals with mental health needs to develop life skills and achieve personal outcomes within their home and local community.

You will provide person-centered support to promote wellbeing, recovery, independence and inclusion, working as part of a dedicated team to empower people to live more independently.

Qualifications

• Experience in mental health, social care or a support environment.
• Person-centered approach and genuine passion for helping others.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm, adaptable and positive in challenging situations.
• Commitment to promoting independence, dignity and choice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, person-centered support within supported living services.
• Promote independence, wellbeing and positive outcomes.
• Support individuals with daily living activities, health management and life skills.
• Encourage social engagement and participation within the local community.
• Build positive, trusted relationships that help people achieve their personal goals.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, families and other professionals to provide outstanding care.

Skills

Mental health experience

Person-centered approach

Communication skills

Calm under pressure

Independence promotion

Dignity and choice

Job description

• 24 Hours Per Week (2x 12 hour shifts) – £16,640 per annum
• 36 Hours Per Week (3x 12 hour shifts) – £24,960 per annum

Make a Lasting Difference

Are you passionate about helping people live fulfilling and independent lives? We are looking for Support Workers to join our Supported Living team, supporting eight individuals with mental health needs to achieve their goals, build confidence, and maintain their independence. As a Support Worker, you will play a vital role in empowering people to live independently within their home and local community. You will provide person-centered support that promotes wellbeing, recovery, choice, and inclusion.

Working as part of a dedicated team, you will support individuals to develop life skills, achieve personal outcomes, and manage their mental health in a positive and meaningful way

About the Role

As a Mental Health Support Worker, you will:

• Deliver high-quality, person-centered support within supported living services.
• Promote independence, wellbeing and positive outcomes.
• Support individuals with daily living activities, health management and life skills.
• Encourage social engagement and participation within the local community.
• Build positive, trusted relationships that help people achieve their personal goals.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, families and other professionals to provide outstanding care.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking caring and resilient individuals who are passionate about supporting others.

Ideally, you'll have:

• Experience working within mental health, social care or a support environment.
• A person-centered approach and genuine passion for helping others.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to remain calm, adaptable and positive in challenging situations.
• A commitment to promoting independence, dignity and choice.
• A full UK driving license (desirable but not essential).

Why Join Us?

We love exceptional people, and in return, we offer an exciting place to work with a wide range of benefits, rewards and opportunities to develop your career.

• Dedicated support, guidance and career development to help you build a long and successful career.
• Endless learning and development opportunities, including fully funded qualifications.

Rewards and Benefits

• Pensions scheme, free mortgage broker service & life assurance
• Wellbeing Benefits. Employee Assistance Programme. Digital Health & Wellbeing App. Mental, Social, Physical & Financial Workshops
• Recognition Benefits. Long Service awards, Exceptional performance awards & Increasing holiday allowance

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