Mental Health Support Specialist

1 week ago


Swindon, Swindon, United Kingdom Iris Care Group Full time
About Your Role

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Mental Health Support Specialist to join our team in Wiltshire. As a key member of our care team, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals with Autism, Learning Disabilities, Behaviours of concern, Physical Disabilities, Mental Health, Epilepsy, and Complex Needs.

Your primary responsibility will be to encourage the people we support to participate in their chosen activities or follow their interests, which may involve assisting them in the community. You will also coordinate scheduled activities for the people we support, using personalized rotas and liaising with others to ensure facilitated activities and appointments are attended.

In addition, you will support, prompt, and assist people with their personal care, promoting independence wherever possible. You will also encourage the people we support to utilize or develop proactive strategies to maintain their emotional wellbeing and mental health.

Role Responsibilities
  • Encourage the people we support to participate in their chosen activity or follow their interests.
  • Coordinate scheduled activities for the people we support, using personalized rotas and liaising with others.
  • Support, prompt, and assist people with their personal care, promoting independence wherever possible.
  • Encourage the people we support to utilize or develop proactive strategies to maintain their emotional wellbeing and mental health.
Required Skills and Qualifications

To succeed in this role, you will need:

  • Excellent communication skills, as well as excellent listening skills, as you will be supporting people who use various methods of communication.
  • Knowledge/experience/desire to support individuals with Mental Health, Learning Disabilities or Challenging Behaviour is essential.
  • Good basic comprehension of English language including basic literacy and numerical skills i.e., GCSE level or equivalent.
  • Ongoing commitment to own personal development and training.
Benefits

We offer a competitive salary of £11.80 per hour, paid inclusive of bank holidays, with additional holidays for long service. Other benefits include:

  • Industry-leading training.
  • Employee Assistance Program – free 24/7 confidential helpline (domestic, financial, legal, health support, etc.).
  • High street retail discount scheme.
  • Free on-site parking and uniform.
  • Friendly and supportive work environment.
  • No zero-hour contract.
  • Overtime opportunities.
  • Part-time opportunities.
Location and Work Environment

This role is based in Wiltshire, and you will be working in a variety of settings, including community locations. As a Support Worker with Iris Care Group, you will have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of individuals, each with their unique needs and requirements.



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