Support Worker (Mental Health)

Location: Newark, Nottinghamshire

Salary: £17,495 - £19,568 per annum (£9.07- £10.14 per hour) pro rata

Hours: Full time (37 per week) and part time (30 per week) hours available

Our client runs a Supported Living service in Newark which provides support to adults with mental health needs. This includes those leaving hospital or moving on from residential rehab settings who need a period of support to prepare for living more independently. They have a second service, their Community Flats, which offers longer term support and accommodation for those with lower level needs and who are more stable with their mental health.

They are looking for proactive, reliable, resilient and passionate Support Workers with a ‘can do’ attitude. Helping and caring for others must come naturally to you. You will be outgoing, hardworking, organized and adaptable to change and motivated and will work as part of a team to help nurture the service users’ development and independence. Support provided will be person-centred support and involve you using both emotional and practical skills.

The role is varied, you will provide help with budgeting, debt management, accessing education, tenancy related support, healthy lifestyles, substance misuse issues, attending appointments and generally improving confidence and independence. You will provide practical support in all aspects of maintaining a home, including cooking, cleaning, laundry, bill payments and basic maintenance. You will write and implement support plans and risk assessments, liaise with a range of professionals including Social Workers, Mental Health professionals, the Police and other agencies.

The service runs 7 days a week, including bank holidays on a mixed shift basis which are typically 07:00-14:15 and 14:00 - 22:00. There will be increased aspects of lone working and they work on a 24 hour rota which includes a sleep in and waking night shifts (additional enhancements paid for these).

Best thing about working here? - “As a staff member you feel like you are making a genuine impact on service users’ lives, giving them the skills to live more independently in the future. An excellent team and work environment that supports personal growth and development” – current Support Worker.

Check out some of the great employee benefits below:

• c36.5 days leave a year with additional 2 days after 5 years’ service
• Healthcare Cash Back Plan worth up to £875 per year on your routine healthcare costs e.g. Dentist, opticians etc.
• Company Pension Scheme options with contributions matched by the company and includes life assurance cover
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption pay
• Free enhanced DBS check
• £250 for successful referral of a friend/family member
• Employee Recognition Scheme
• Great learning & development and qualification opportunities
• Discounted bus passes and gym membership, discounts and cashback at major retailers
• Free access to employee Advice Line; offering a 24-hour confidential advice service to discuss work or home related concerns with professional advisors

All successful candidates will be required to take a numerical and literacy as part of the selection process.

As an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident Employer, our client welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and disabled candidates. As part of their LGBT + Allies Programme, they also welcome applications from members of the LGBT + community and encourage inclusivity in the workplace.

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