Mental Health Support Worker

Mental Health Support Worker Southampton, England

Lifeways SIL
Full Time Southampton, England 11.42 GBP HOURLY Today
Job description

Join a team with a refreshingly different approach to recovery. Join people with a passion and determination to make a difference every day

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 Recovery Support colleagues to positively engage with our clients in our 'Enhanced Community Recovery’ supported living service in Southampton.

In return we offer a rewarding progressive career opportunity whether you have direct experience or not, you will have the chance to grow and be valued in a supportive team.

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, increase with length of service
  • 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 have great customer service expertise, ability to manage your time and provide accurate information. Perhaps you’ve worked in retail or hospitality and can demonstrate transferable skills to develop trusting relationships with clients to achieve positive outcomes as well as confidently dealing with external agencies and authorities.

What is key, 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 based on a rota working 39.25 hour per week, including sleep ins, weekends and lone working.

This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £11.42 per hour

Benefits:

  • Casual dress
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Wellness programme

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Night shift
  • Weekend availability

Work Location: In person

Mental Health Support Worker
Lifeways SIL

www.lifeways.co.uk
London, United Kingdom
Unknown / Non-Applicable
10000+ Employees
Company - Private
Healthcare Services & Hospitals
1995
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