Mental Health Support Worker (Part Time)

Mental Health Support Worker (Part Time) Derby, England

Twyford Support
Full Time Derby, England 10.9 GBP HOURLY Today
Job description

At Twyford Support we provide a Supported Living & Housing Service committed to improving the quality of life for those with mental health difficulties. Our fully inclusive support services seek to equip people with the skills, confidence and capability to maintain an independent and healthy lifestyle, regardless of their background by helping them to reach stability and move towards an independent and positive lifestyle.

Everything we do at Twyford Support is centered around each of our service users, as a growing service we have part-time permanent and bank vacancies, we are looking for people to join our team who have an understanding and appreciation for our dedication to improving the quality of life for individuals with mental health needs.

Roles & Responsibilities:

  • Learn about service user’s specific needs and provide help in the most appropriate way. Adhere to meet the needs of support plans and overall views of support in place.
  • Enable service users to self-manage their personal and domestic resources and to undertake activities of daily living.
  • Support service users in achieving independence in all areas of their life by providing appropriate information, opportunity, training, counselling and support.
  • Encourage those living with mental illness to recognise, understand and manage factors that affect their mental well-being and physical health.
  • Assist service users with their medical and welfare needs whilst complying with all medicine policies, including storage, support and record keeping.
  • Assist in developing, implementing and reviewing support plans and other necessary paperwork.
  • To monitor and report to senior staff on the effectiveness of support delivery.
  • Maintain a safe, clean and enjoyable environment to live and work in.
  • Provide emotional and practical support to service users.
  • Undertake duties consistent with the overall purpose of the post as directed by Service Managers.

Requirements:

Experience of providing support to people living with mental illness; or experience of providing care and/or support services within another social care setting, either paid or voluntary.

  • Excellent communication, organisational and team working skills.
  • A genuine desire to make a real difference in people’s lives.
  • UK driving license & access to your own vehicle.
  • The right to live and work in the UK.
  • Flexibility to work evenings and weekends (based on rota requirements)

Salary & Benefits:

  • Salary £10.90 + depending on experience
  • Annual Bonus Scheme
  • Company Pension Scheme
  • Flexible Working Hours & Other Benefits
  • Free Criminal Record Check (DBS)
  • Excellent Career Development Opportunities
  • Comprehensive Induction Program
  • Ongoing Training and Development

Real Living Wage Employer:

We believe that our team deserve the very best which is why we have decided to voluntarily pay all team members a wage that meets everyday needs, this is over and above the national minimum wages.

Incremental rises will also be in line with the national real living wage recommendations as opposed to the minimum wage. We trust that by doing this, all team members are given the respect and dignity they deserve.

Location:

  • Alvaston DE24 0DX
  • Various site options throughout Derbyshire based on applicant home location

Shift Times & Hours:

  • AM Shift - 9AM - 1PM
  • PM Shift - 5PM - 9PM

To learn more about Twyford Support please visit www.twyfordsupport.co.uk

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent, Zero hours contract
Part-time hours: 8 - 32 per week

Salary: £10.90 per hour

Benefits:

  • Additional leave
  • Casual dress
  • Company events
  • Company pension
  • Free parking
  • On-site parking
  • Referral programme
  • Sick pay

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Holidays
  • Monday to Friday
  • Night shift
  • Overtime
  • Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

  • Bonus scheme
  • Performance bonus
  • Yearly bonus

COVID-19 considerations:
To keep our employees safe we provide and encourage the use of full PPE equipment including but not exclusive to face masks, disposable gloves / aprons and hand sanitiser.

Experience:

  • Support Environment: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

  • Driving License (required)
  • NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care (preferred)

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: Beech Part Time

Mental Health Support Worker (Part Time)
Twyford Support

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