Bank Mental Health Support Worker Bolton, England
Job description
Join a team with a refreshingly different approach to recovery.
Join a team where you are valued and can work flexible hours.
Lifeways SIL are a forward thinking, innovative organisation who are leading the way in supporting the NHS & local councils in driving change. Our goal is to bring innovation to drive improved outcomes for people with complex mental health needs for a cleaner, brighter future.
We are looking for inspired, motivated individuals to join our dedicated team of Bank Recovery Support colleagues to positively engage with our clients in our 'Enhanced Community Recovery’ supported living service in Westhoughton, Bolton.
Benefits include
- Competitive rates of pay for Sleep In shifts
- Refer a Friend cash reward
- Free enhance DBS check
- Professionally supportive team and employer
- 28 days annual leave (pro rata)
- Access to NEST Pension
- Bike 2 Work Scheme
- Discounts on high street and online shops, supermarkets, holidays and events
- Employee Assistance Programme
About you, about the role
You may already have experience of providing care to people with support needs, although full training will be given to enable you to provide recovery focused, person-centred support for our clients to live as independently as possible within the community.
You will already have an understanding of the needs of people living with mental health and its effects, the willingness to learn, have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and have good I.T. skills, including word, databases and e-mails. If you have an NVQ/QCF in Health & Social Care, that’s great! If not, we will support you in obtaining this and beyond.
We believe in equal access to opportunities and create environments where people feel valued and comfortable in being themselves at work. Our commitment to an inclusive community is shown by both our employee engagement and awareness initiatives and in how we empower people to do their best every day.
Hours are flexible, you pick what suits you, based on the rota. Shifts include days, sleep ins, weekends, evenings and lone working.
This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Job Type: Zero hours contract
Salary: £11.42 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free or subsidised travel
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Store discount
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
Work Location: In person
