Mental Health Support Worker

We are currently recruiting for a Mental Health Support Worker

Position: Mental Health Support Worker

Location: Across Leicester and Leicestershire

Hours:

• 20 hours per week Monday-Wednesday 9am-2pm and Friday 9am-2pm (12-month Fixed Term Contract)

Salary:

£12.60 per hour, with the opportunity to further your career by moving into a Senior Support Worker Role (£13.57 per hour - subject to possessing meeting the requirements of the role).

About the Role:

As a Mental Health Support Worker, you will work one to one with Service Users in their own homes and in our supported housing schemes, supporting them to:

• Shop for, plan and prepare meals.
• Clean, cook and do laundry.
• Develop financial management skills.
• Maintain / improve their physical health.
• Build their confidence and self-esteem.
• Develop social links outside their home.

The role may also involve facilitating group activity sessions, including a weekly mental health drop-in service open to both those living in our supported homes and the wider community.

No personal care is involved.

A full job description is available on our website.

About you:

We are looking for committed individuals who are driven by a desire to make real difference to the lives of adults living with mental health conditions with:

• A minimum of 3 years demonstrable experience and / or a minimum of level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care or similar related subject
• A positive 'can do' attitude, and a willingness to actively support residents with daily living tasks.
• A warm and empathic approach
• The ability to listen in an active and non-judgemental manner
• Effective communication & interpersonal skills (verbal and written)

You will also need to be reliable and have access to transport that ensures swift and smooth transitions between locations in and around Leicester City and Leicestershire (45p per mile paid for use of own vehicle). A full person specification is available on our website.

We aim to develop a workforce that reflects the community we serve. To this end we actively encourage applicants from all sections of the community.

About Norton Housing and Support

You will be working for a local, registered Charity, operating for over 40 years. Our vision is to be a leading provider of housing and support services that empower individuals, promote social inclusion, and foster a strong, supportive community. We do this through the provision of supported housing, floating support and drop in-services for those with mental health conditions and through adherence to our values -person-centred, empowerment, respect, inclusiveness, partnership and integrity.

In Return

• Generous annual leave allowance of 6.6 weeks per annum, including bank holidays with additional leave for long service
• Paid induction and ongoing training to help you develop your skills.
• A* health plan*, allowing you to claim back a wide range of everyday health expenses up to your annual limit, plus access to shopping discounts other benefits.
• Attractive pension scheme
• Mileage paid for car usage (45p per mile)
• Sociable working patterns, with no weekend or bank holiday working
• A rewarding and varied job, where you make a real difference to the lives of adults with a mental health needs, enabling them to live as independently as possible.
• A supportive team. During a recent survey, 100% of staff agreed NH&S was a good place to work.
• Norton Housing and Support is Investors in People Accredited.

Any offer of employment is subject to proof of right to work in the UK and two satisfactory references (one of whom should be your last or most recent employer, where applicable). Due to the nature of the role, an enhanced DBS (criminal record) check is also required. More information about our approach to DBS checks and employment of ex-offenders can be found on our website.

If you have any queries or wish to discuss the role further, please do not hesitate to contact us on , or via email.

To apply, please send your CV. We are ready to hire as soon as we find the right people and only have two roles available, so we encourage you to apply at an early stage.

Unfortunately, we are unable to acknowledge all applications. Our selection process involves:

Stage 1 - ½ hr (max.) online interview

Stage 2 (if successful at Stage 1); Formal Interview Process (approx. 1.5hrs)

Norton Housing and Support are an equal opportunities employer, please make us aware should you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.

We welcome applications from those with relevant experience in: Support Work, Floating Support Worker, Personal Assistant Supported Housing, Homelessness, Enablement, Drug and Alcohol Services, Social Care Worker, Carer, Care Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Mental Health Nursing, Voluntary Work, Domiciliary Care, Drop in Service.

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract

Pay: From £12.60 per hour

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Bereavement leave
• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Sick pay

Application question(s):

• Do you hold a level 2 or above qualification in health and social care or related subject?
• Do you have access to your own transport?

Experience:

• Health and Social Care or similar : 3 years (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: On the road