Mental Health Support Worker

Role Overview & Responsibilities

R.I.S.E Support Services are recruiting for a New service in Southampton who provides specialist support and recovery services for people with mental health needs, with a focus on those with 'complex' presentations, supporting them to transition from such institutional environments into their own tenancy in the community. We see our support for this early or timely transition as providing the missing link in the mental health pathway.

• Providing practical and emotional support to people with mental health needs
• Identifying and accessing opportunities for social inclusion with service users
• Working with service users in a recovery-focused way, in line with their individual support plans
• Collaborating with service users, families, and involved professionals to provide a consistent and coordinated service that meets the needs of service users
• Assisting the manager with the day-to-day running of the service

Experience in working with people with mental health needs is essential for all our support positions. The position is open to graduates, experienced practitioners, and people looking to start their careers in social care. You must be empathetic and able to work in a person-centered way.

This position offers the opportunity to work in an environment that challenges and encourages personal and professional development. you will receive ongoing training regarding the service user group you work with and regarding changes to the law governing social care.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Apprenticeship, Zero hours contract
Part-time hours: 40 per week

Salary: £12.00-£14.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme
• Loyalty bonus
• Performance bonus
• Yearly bonus

Experience:

• Support Environment: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care (preferred)

Work Location: In person