Mental Health and Substance Misuse Support Worker
7 days ago
**About our Charity, Goleudy**
Goleudy is a charity that prevents homelessness by providing housing, creating opportunities, and tackling poverty and social exclusion. Our job is to improve the lives of people who are threatened with, or experience homelessness, a housing crisis, or mental health (MH) issues and trauma.
We have been operating for 47 years and cover 4 local authority areas.
Our approach to supporting staff is compassionate and flexible, and we take pride in the friendly, strong team ethos in all of our projects
**About the Mental Health and Substance Misuse Support Worker Role**
Goleudy’s mental health and substance misuse support teams provide a unique service for individuals living with or recovering from mental health issues who are Care managed. We also have a team in supported accommodation that supports people who have experienced homelessness and substance misuse. At our Willow (registered with the Care Inspectorate Wales) and ROADS projects, we offer safe and secure accommodation with support tailored to the needs of the individual.
**Benefits of working for Goleudy (Housing Support Worker)**
- Learning and Development: Excellent training opportunities are offered and there are real opportunities for in-house progression
- Up to 33 days annual holiday (+ bank holidays)
- Healthcare Cash Plan: Non-contributory healthcare plan
- Generous pension contributions and external provision
- Group Life Assurance Policy: Provides peace of mind for an employee’s loved ones in the event of an untimely death
- Paid mileage is available when driving for work purposes
- Friendly and supportive working environment
**Duties of a Mental Health and Substance Misuse Support Worker**
As a mental health and substance misuse support worker, you will assist clients with:
- Maintaining a tenancy
- Budgeting and Benefit Entitlement
- Daily living skills
- Managing emotional, mental and physical health
- Managing medication (in Willow Project)
- Employment / Volunteering / Educational opportunities
- Social opportunities
- Support networks/ relationships
**Required skills for a Mental Health and Substance Misuse Support Worker**
- Positive attitude towards personal resilience and working with people who face multiple disadvantages/exclusions
- Organised with excellent time management skills and able to work flexibly across several project types and client groups
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to understand and explain complex issues succinctly to clients, colleagues, and managers
- Knowledge or background of working with people in mental health, housing, support, social care, health, education or other voluntary sector settings.
- Interest in mental health, substance use, criminal justice, housing-related support services and the wider social issues of homelessness, health, and benefit/welfare system.
- Understanding of the legislation governing GDPR, health and safety and safeguarding.
**Project Postcode for the Mental Health and Substance Misuse Support Worker**
SA1 5BP
**Job Type**: Part-time
Part-time hours: 24 per week
**Salary**: £15,382.00 per year
**Benefits**:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Day shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Swansea, SA1 5BP: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: J5
-
Swansea, United Kingdom Goleudy Full time**About our Charity, Goleudy** Goleudy is a charity that prevents homelessness by providing housing, creating opportunities, and tackling poverty and social exclusion. Our job is to improve the lives of people who are threatened with, or experience homelessness, a housing crisis, or mental health (MH) issues and trauma. We have been operating for 47 years...
-
Swansea, United Kingdom Goleudy Full time**About our Charity, Goleudy** Goleudy is a charity that prevents homelessness by providing housing, creating opportunities, and tackling poverty and social exclusion. Our job is to improve the lives of people who are threatened with, or experience homelessness, a housing crisis, or mental health (MH) issues and trauma. We have been operating for 47 years...
-
Swansea, United Kingdom Goleudy Full time**About our Charity, Goleudy** Goleudy is a charity that prevents homelessness by providing housing, creating opportunities, and tackling poverty and social exclusion. Our job is to improve the lives of people who are threatened with, or experience homelessness, a housing crisis, or mental health (MH) issues and trauma. We have been operating for 47 years...
-
Support Worker, Swansea Substance Misuse
2 weeks ago
Swansea, United Kingdom The Wallich Full time**Introduction**: The Wallich is a homelessness charity delivering innovative housing and support services to homeless and vulnerably housed people. The Organisation formed in 1978 in Cardiff and now supports around 8000 people a year across Wales. Our work falls into four principal areas: 1. Residential supported housing projects, including direct access...
-
Mental Health Support Worker
2 weeks ago
Swansea, United Kingdom BRCJOBS Full time**MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT WORKER** **LOCATION**: Swansea **HOURS**: 35 Hours (Day shifts, no nights) **DURATION**: Temporary **SALARY**:£12 an hour Are you a strong, experienced support professional who would relish an opportunity to work for a leading Welsh Charity who has successfully improved the lives of thousands of individuals struggling with their...
-
Recovery Practitioner
5 days ago
Swansea, United Kingdom Aderfiad Recovery Full timeGellinudd Recovery Centre is a Locked Rehabilitation Mental Health Hospital based in the Swansea Valley. The hospital provides individually recovery-focused care to female patients with complex needs in line with Adferiad Recoverys values as Waless leading co-occurring mental health and substance misuse charity. The vacancy is for a full time Recovery...
-
Mental Health Support Worker
2 weeks ago
Swansea, United Kingdom Caredig Full timeWe are looking for a kind and passionate Mental Health Support Worker to join our team in the Swansea Area. This is a full-time permanent role offering 20hours per week and 6-week rota in advance. Are you ready to make a real difference to peoples lives Wed love to hear from you! Mental Health Support Worker Swansea 12.86 per hour 20 hours per week Permanent...
-
Support Worker, Swansea Substance Misuse
3 days ago
Swansea, United Kingdom The Wallich Full time**Introduction**: **Project Description**: The project operates across Bridgend, Neath Port Talbot and Swansea, in partnership with Integrate (a partnership of eight housing associations) working with women who have substance misuse issues and other complex needs, such as domestic abuse. The service provides residential support with the aim of meeting...
-
Support Worker, Swansea Substance Misuse
3 days ago
Swansea, United Kingdom The Wallich Full time**Introduction**: **Project Description**: The project operates across Swansea working with Service Users who will be stable and/or in treatment or recently released from Prison and engaged in relapse prevention work with the Substance Misuse Service. The service provides residential support with the aim of meeting individuals’ needs, which promote...
-
Mental Health Support Worker
3 days ago
Swansea, United Kingdom Empower Support Limited Full timeMental Health Support Worker Services: Residential (Hiraeth House) & Community (Thrive at Home) Job type: Full time / Part time Hourly rate: £12.50 weekdays, £14.50 nights and weekends, £17.50 bank holidays Locations: * Hiraeth House – 77 Mansel Street, Swansea (Residential Service) * Thrive at Home – Community Support Service across Swansea...