Mental Health Support Worker

6 months ago

Reading, United Kingdom Jigsaw Creative Care Full time

Are you passionate about making a positive impact in people's lives? Do you have a heart for empowering individuals and helping them lead their best lives? We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate individual to join our team as Mental Health Support Worker.

In this role, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference by providing tailored support to individuals transitioning from hospital settings to the community.

**Role overview**:
You will provide holistic person-centred support to individuals, ensuring their dignity, privacy, and preferences are always respected. As a key player in our team and your responsibilities will include:

- Assisting individuals in their daily activities, which may include meal preparation, personal hygiene, medication management, and household tasks.
- Acting as an advocate for individuals, helping them access appropriate services, resources, and opportunities within the community to promote their well-being.
- Employing effective de-escalation techniques and crisis intervention strategies to provide immediate support during challenging situations.
- Contributing to the development and implementation of individual care plans, regularly evaluating progress and making necessary adjustments to ensure the best outcomes.
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of interactions, observations, and care provided, in compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Working closely with multi-disciplinary teams, including psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals, to ensure a comprehensive and coordinated approach to care.

This position is situated in Reading and easily accessible through major public transportation routes. The work schedule includes shifts from 8:00am to 4:00pm, 4:00pm to 10:00pm, and 10:00pm to 8:00am. Additionally, there are two sleep-ins required each week on a rotational basis.

**Mental Health Support Worker Requirements**:

- Minimum of 2 years of experience in Mental Health Support (essential)
- Level 3 in Health and Social Care (desirable)
- Driving license (desirable)
- Diploma in higher education (desirable)
- Satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
- Demonstrate willingness and capability to work various shift patterns, including weekends and public holidays, and participate in the company’s on-call system

**Job Types**: Permanent, Part-time, Full-time
Part-time hours: 20-40 per week

**Salary**: Up to £34,320.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Referral programme
- Store discount

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Night shift
- Overtime

**Education**:

- Diploma of Higher Education (required)

**Experience**:

- Mental Health Support: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Level 3 Health & Social Care (required)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

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