Mental Health Support Worker

18 hours ago


Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Options for Care Full time
About Options for Care

Options for Care is a leading provider of mental health recovery services in the West Midlands. Our mission is to support individuals with mental health needs to achieve their full potential and live fulfilling lives.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Mental Health Support Worker to join our team. As a key member of our multidisciplinary team, you will play a vital role in supporting the clinical team to deliver high-quality care to our service users.

Main Responsibilities
  • Fulfilling the role of Associate/Co-Worker under the supervision of a qualified nurse/clinician.
  • Assisting and assessing individuals with Activities of Daily Living, including personal hygiene, dietary intake, budget management, and so on, with due regard to the principles of recovery.
  • Helping individuals to maintain independence from others by assessing and assisting in the development of daily living, domestic, communication, and social skills.
Requirements
  • Completed NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care.
  • Experience of working within mental health services or similar care experience.
  • Experience of working with behaviours that can be challenging.
  • Experience within a mental health rehabilitative environment.
  • Working knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983 and changes with Mental Health Act 2007.
  • Working knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Safeguarding procedures.
What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary of £25,000 - £30,000 per annum, depending on experience, and a range of benefits including professional development opportunities, flexible working arrangements, and a supportive team environment.



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