Mental Health Case Worker

Are you a caring, understanding, compassionate person with a desire to help and support others?

Do you have an understanding of Mental Health and how it effects people's lives?

How about a job as a Mental Health Case Worker in RCT (Llwynypia area).

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A 24 HOUR SERVICE, SO OVERNIGHT SHIFTS ARE A BIG PART OF THE ROLE.

What will you do?

• You'll cover day and night shifts (sleep-ins) 2 or 3 shifts per week (on a rolling rota)
• A total of 37 hours on average per week, over a month
• There will be lone working at the project
• Supporting individuals who struggle with their Mental Health
• Assisting to promote independence
• Providing emotional and practical support
• Reporting and recording any safeguarding issues
• Working with Case Workers and other team members, to provide an excellent service

What will you get?

• Salary of £23,088 per year
• An extra overnight payment of £49.50 for every shift
• With shift payments, it will be possible to earn up to an extra £5,000 per year
• Extra payments for any disturbed sleep during your shift
• Options for a permanent contract or temp to perm, depending on your needs
• A supportive and understanding employer
• Work for a charity that aims to make a positive impact on the community

What do you need?

• Experience of support work in a setting that includes Mental Health
• Solid values around building trust, empathy and understanding
• Knowledge of trauma informed practice would be ideal
• Access to a vehicle is not essential, but would be helpful
• A DBS on the update service is a distinct advantage
• Knowledge of safeguarding and confidentiality
• Ability to cover overnight / sleep-in shifts is essential

If this Mental Health Support role appeals to you, and you want to be considered for the role...please get in touch with Keeran @ Moxie People, or apply through this job advert with an up-to-date CV.

Hope to hear from you soon!