Support Worker Bank

We have an exciting opportunity for a Support Worker to join our inspiring and friendly team at our Grove Court Service.

If you, would you like to work for a leading mental health charity in a rewarding role where you will really make a difference, then join us here at Rethink Mental Illness.

Your role will be a fixed based position working from our Grove Court in Staffordshire. You will work on a bank contract, With a salary of £9.55 - £10.88. You can read more about the rewards you will receive on the full advert on our website.

Our Grove Court service is a CQC registered residential home where we provide 24 hour support for up to 12 people. We provide flexible, responsive and needs-led care to aid peoples recovery and enabling them to live independently. We have an experienced team here, which includes the registered manager and team leader who both help our dedicated team of Support Workers maximise independence for the people who use our service.

How will you make a difference?

Provide key worker support to individuals living with mental illness, including one to one individual or group support, liaising with other mental health agencies on behalf of people who use our services

Enable individuals to self manage their personal and domestic resources and to undertake activities of daily living

Develop a rapport based on respect and honesty, the post holder will at all times work within clear professional boundaries and the Rethink Mental Illness Code of Conduct

Enable and encouraging individuals to find out about local services and facilities within their community and facilitate access to alternative services where specific needs are identified

Familiar with individual Care/Recovery Plans and support people who use our services in achieving their goals

Carry out all needs assessments, individual safety and support planning within organisational and legislative requirements.

Work with service users in developing, reviewing, monitoring and adapting support and safety plans

Liaise with other external agencies, complimentary therapies and community groups on behalf of people who use our services

Undertake assessments in conjunction with statutory partners as appropriate to identify housing related support needs of those referred to the service

Who I am?

Experience of providing support to people with a mental illness; or experience of providing care and/or support services within another social care setting in either a paid or voluntary capacity.

Knowledge and understanding of recovery principles and embedding the ethos of recovery into your own practice.

The ability to make a comprehensive assessment of an individual’s situation and needs; to develop, implement and review risk management plans and devise support plans to meet these needs.

QCF Diploma or NVQ level 3 in Care or Certificate in Community Mental Healthcare (or working towards) or an equivalent qualification.

The safety and wellbeing of our service users and colleagues is our priority. It is a condition of employment for anyone joining us in a front-line role that they have either had the recommended Covid-19 vaccine or agree to have it when offered by the NHS. We also require all staff to undertake regular testing to ensure the safety of service users and staff. You can find more information on our approach and why we have made this decision in our attached Covid-19 vaccination information document. This includes information for pregnant women and people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities.

Who are we?

We’re Rethink Mental Illness, a leading charity provider of mental health services in England. We support thousands of people through our groups, services, policy, campaigns and advice and information. Our work supports us in delivering on our mission: “A better life for everyone severely affected by mental illness.”