Senior Mental Health Support Worker

Senior Mental Health Support Worker Fixed Term Contract

£15.41hr including holiday Pay

Swansea

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Mental Health Support Worker to join a supported living service providing both long-term and short-term support to individuals experiencing mental health and/or substance misuse issues.

This is a great opportunity for someone with experience in mental health and supported living who is passionate about helping people achieve their goals, develop independence and lead fulfilling lives.

You will provide frontline, person-centred support using psychologically informed, trauma-informed and ACE-informed approaches, working alongside individuals to develop their own support plans and achieve positive outcomes.

The role will involve:

Providing day-to-day support to individuals experiencing mental health and/or substance misuse issues

Acting as a designated key worker and developing person-centred support plans

Supporting individuals to achieve their personal goals and build independence

Working in a psychologically informed and trauma-informed way

Promoting the safety, health and wellbeing of service users

Supporting individuals to access and maintain suitable accommodation

Helping people settle into their homes and manage their tenancies, including rent payments

Supporting individuals with prescribed medication

Arranging and facilitating support reviews and meetings

Assisting with daily living tasks, including cooking, cleaning, shopping and laundry where required

Working collaboratively with colleagues, care coordinators, families and external agencies

Maintaining accurate records and following health and safety procedures   

We’re looking for someone with:

Experience working in supported living

Experience using psychologically informed approaches

Experience supporting people to achieve their goals and maintain their tenancies

An empathetic, diplomatic and proactive approach

A commitment to promoting dignity, independence, diversity and inclusion

A willingness to work flexible shifts, including evenings, nights, weekends and bank holidays

Enhanced in date DBS

A full driving licence, access to your own vehicle and appropriate business insurance   

Interested?

Apply with your updated CV or contact Neelam / Nathan at the Cardiff office for more information