Mental Health Support Specialist

4 weeks ago


Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom FitzRoy Full time

About the Role

FitzRoy is seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Specialist Support Worker to join our team in the Nottingham area. As a Specialist Support Worker, you will work with individuals who require complex support needs and mental health conditions, providing a safe and supportive environment to help them live a fulfilled and happy life.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver positive behaviour support approaches to achieve the desired outcomes for the individuals we support.
  • Support the development of activities and plans that transform the lives of the people we support, based on their needs, wishes, and aspirations.
  • Ensure the safety and well-being of individuals, taking appropriate action to safeguard their welfare and protect them from abuse whenever possible.
  • Provide emotional support when needed, maintaining a person-centred approach and professional boundaries.
  • Support individuals to participate in chosen social activities and services in their local and wider community.
  • Support individuals to manage their finances and medication responsibly.
  • Support individuals to maintain their home and tenancy by encouraging participation and helping with practical tasks around the property.
  • Respectfully support with personal care, hygiene, and healthcare as needed.
  • Be an informal point of contact for those in the person's circle of support, such as families and Social Workers.
  • Work in accordance with the principles of the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards.
  • Comply with Health and Safety regulations and have regard for the Health, Safety, and Welfare of others.

Self-Development

  • Contribute to support and development sessions.
  • Attend and contribute to meetings both internal and external as requested.
  • Complete and attend any required training, either classroom, Teams, or e-learning as appropriate.
  • Contribute to team de-brief sessions to enable learning and development for self and colleagues.

About You

  • Willingness to undertake a level 2 care qualification.
  • Willingness to undertake a level 2 PBS qualification.
  • Must be willing to attend training as required, both mandatory and service-specific.
  • Commitment to personal development.
  • Reading, writing, and numeracy skills, equal to entry-level 2 literacy and numeracy qualifications.

What We Offer

  • Weekend and overtime enhancement rates.
  • 30 days holiday including Bank Holidays – increasing with service.
  • Free membership of our Health Cash Back Scheme for you and your family – claim back money on services such as Dental, Optical, Chiropractor, and many more.
  • An Employee Assistance programme which includes virtual GPs, Legal advice, and more.
  • We will pay for your Blue Light card.
  • Paid DBS.
  • Loyalty awards and life assurance.
  • Perkbox shopping discounts.


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