Mental Health Support Worker

Join people with a passion and determination to make a difference every day

We are looking for experienced, motivated individuals to join our dedicated team of Recovery Support colleagues to positively engage with our clients in our 'Enhanced Community Recovery’ supported living service in Wellingborough.

In return we offer rewarding progressive career opportunities, competitive pay rates and the chance to grow and be a valued member of this supportive team.

Lifeways SIL are a forward thinking, innovative organisation who are leading the way in supporting the NHS & local councils in driving change. Our goal is to bring innovation to drive improved outcomes for people with complex Mental Health needs for a cleaner, brighter future.

Benefits include

• Competitive rates of pay for Sleep In shifts
• Refer a Friend cash reward
• Free enhance DBS check
• Professionally supportive team and employer
• 28 days annual leave, increase with length of service
• Access to NEST Pension
• Bike 2 Work Scheme
• Discounts on high street and online shops, supermarkets, holidays and events
• Employee Assistance Programme

About you, about the role

You will already have experience of providing care to people with support needs and a good understanding of the needs of people living with Mental Health and its effects to provide recovery focused, person-centred support for our clients to live as independently as possible within the community.

Willingness to learn and develop more, whilst demonstrating your experience, you will have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and have good I.T. skills, including word, databases and e-mails.

We believe in equal access to opportunities and create environments where people feel valued and comfortable in being themselves at work. Our commitment to an inclusive community is shown by both our employee engagement and awareness initiatives and in how we empower people to do their best every day.

Hours are based on a rota working 39.25 hour per week, including sleep ins, weekends and lone working.

This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £12.15 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Cycle to work scheme
• Health & wellbeing programme

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Work Location: In person