Support Worker

Hope, Openness and Passion are just some of the words that describe our values. If you are passionate about improving the lives of individuals severely affected by mental illness and resonate with our values, then this role could be the one for you.

“Our resident had been known to the professional support services for much of her adult life. She has a history of mental health issues, substance misuse, self-harm, suicidal ideation, suicide attempts and homelessness with periods of rough sleeping. “On the first full day at our crisis house she said she had slept a full night for the first time in years. She takes a real pride in her flat which she calls her ‘home’.”

We have an exciting and rewarding opportunity for a Night Support worker to join our friendly and welcoming team working at our Alternative to Care service in Exeter. You will work as part of a small team in a home from home environment where no two days will be the same.

Our Alternative 2 Care service provides housing support for up to 15 individuals with low to medium support needs who are leaving a hospital or residential setting. We provide individualised support which is funded by the Devon Partnership Trust. We work closely with the people who use the service to ensure the support they receive is of the highest quality and is right for them. We aim to encourage people to manage and control they own recovery as much as possible.

How will you make a difference?

Providing encouragement with household tasks such as laundry, cooking and cleaning

Supporting to learn new skills and achieve dreams and ambitions

Assisting people to pursue their interests and hobbies

Working with other mental health professionals and the family/friends of the person being supported

Provide encouragement to recognise, understand and manage factors that affect mental wellbeing and physical health

Could this be you?

You will have strong communication skills and a understanding of mental illness. But aside from that, being a Support Worker isn’t all about qualifications, if you have a passion for making a difference then we can provide you will all the training and support that you need. You can also take us up on our offer to support you through your NVQ in Health and Social Care qualification

Your role will be a Permanent contract working full time, 35 hours per week across our rota basis including evening and weekends. You will receive an annual salary of £17,433.82 to £19,860.93 as well as additional allowances such as unsociable hours pay of 86p per hour and bank holiday pay of time and a half.

You can read more about the rewards you will receive on the full advert on our website.

The safety and wellbeing of our service users and colleagues is our priority. It is, therefore, a condition of employment for anyone joining us in a front-line role that they have 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.”

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent