Mental Health Support Worker

3 months ago


Gloucester, United Kingdom Kingfisher Treasure Seekers Full time

**Adult Support at The Cavern**

Support at The Cavern provides listening support, low level interventions such as board games, inclusive activities and offers a supportive environment.

We help people (18+) feel less isolated, cope with anxiety, meet new people and provide support at a time of day when little low level or early intervention support is available from the statutory services (6-11pm). We are funded by Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board for this service and we work closely with a wide range of statutory mental health services to ensure a joined up approach.

Our team of support workers provide a listening ear and facilitate a safe place to provide non-clinical, early intervention and prevention work for people who are struggling.
- All applicants will be required to undergo a basic DBS check and must provide two references before a start date can be arranged.

**Title of Role**

Support Worker

**Purpose of Role**

To enable people to become the best version of themselves providing a listening ear and facilitating a safe space for people with mental health issues, as well as referrals into more specialist support and interventions. This can range from conversations, guidance and support to activities.

**Main Activities/Tasks**
- To support and engage with those attending the mental health drop in
- To manage the environment, including dealing with any challenging behaviour
- To liaise with and signpost to other agencies for specialist support and interventions
- To assist with maintaining a clean and tidy environment
- To work with the support lead/team leader within their direction of leadership
- To encourage and enthuse your fellow team members
- To have a basic understanding of mental health
- To attend training and regular professional development
- To work within the policies and procedures of Kingfisher Treasure Seekers
- Any other duties as required

**Training and experience**

Full training will be given during induction and on an ongoing basis.
- Experience of working supporting people with mental health issues (desirable)

**Hours**

0 hours per week. Picking up shifts to suit (hours are between 6pm and 11pm)

**Support**

Employees can expect to receive the following support:

- Use of a HR and H&S Platform.
- Line Management support
- 24/7 access to a BUPA call line run by Qualified Counsellors

**Location**

Treasure Seekers Building, 52 Westgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 2NF

**Main Point of Contact**

Adult Support Lead and Deputy Lead

**Job Type**: Zero hours contract

Pay: £11.75 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Sick pay
- Store discount

Schedule:

- Night shift

Application question(s):

- Do you have experience with mental health?
- Why are you interested in working as bank?

Work Location: In person



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