Mental Health Support Worker Leeds, England
Job description
We’re looking for a Support Worker to join our dedicated and friendly team.
We are proudly and actively anti-racist and as such, you are expected to drive the anti-racism agenda forward.
We have a part-time position available where flexibility is key for both yourself and for the service.
About us:
Our Hostels are aimed at supporting people coming out of hospital following an admission due to mental health.
We provide recovery-focused support in a home environment to ensure our clients have the best quality of life, achieve their personal goals and move on to live more independently.
About you:
You’re proactive, keen to try new things and have a real passion to make things better, every day. You’ll have excellent communication skills and be a naturally caring and patient person.
We want to hear from you if you:
Can build strong and good relationships
Are empathic, understanding and have a sense of humour
Have a keen interest in supporting people
Have some knowledge of mental health
We appreciate that this may be a development opportunity for you and we welcome your application even if you don’t meet all of the essential criteria but if you have the ability to develop any gaps in knowledge and experience please do apply.
Why Join our Team?
We pride ourselves on looking after our colleagues, as we know our people are the driving force behind our success. You will benefit from:
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 30 days
Many learning and career development opportunities, with paid and tailored training
Free Employee Assistance Programme 24/7 including access to counselling and GP services
Employer contributory pension scheme
Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
Care workers discounts
Access to our Employee Networks including Accessible information, People of Colour and LGBTQ+.
Health and wellbeing opportunities
Cycle to Work Scheme
Access to Corporate Health Plan
We aim for our workforce to reflect the diverse and exciting region we serve. We believe people can only be at their best and thrive when they can be their authentic self!
We encourage you to apply early as your application will be reviewed as soon as it is received and we reserve the right to close this job advert sooner subject to finding a suitable candidate.
If you would like to chat about the role, please contact Gordana Vukanic, Team Leader via email or via phone on 07923 257043.
Good Luck!
