Nottingham Community Housing Association

Mental Health Support Worker

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Job Location

Shepshed, United Kingdom

Job Description

Mental Health Support Worker
Salary:£22,669 - £23,428 per annum
Location:Loughborough, Shepshed
Hours:37
Closing Date:6th January 2025
Here at NCHA we have a fantastic opportunity for the right person to join our friendly and supportive Care & Support team as a Support Worker.
Bridge Street is a supported accommodation service that provides up to 12 months support to persons living with mental health illness prior to independent living. Enabling people to learn about their mental health, providing therapeutic support in a psychologically informed environment. In addition it provides people with 8 weeks transitional support during their move on into independent living in the community.
As a Support Worker some of your key duties and responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
  • Provide face to face support to persons living with mental illness.
  • Support to teach and develop daily living skills, emotional stability and increase confidence.
  • Write follow and review detailed risk assessments.
  • Maintain working relationships with family, social workers and other professionals.
  • Encourage positive behaviour, meaningful change in people's beliefs and abilities.
  • Understand and promote techniques to reduce drug and alcohol dependency.
  • Use training provided to develop and increase personal skill base.
  • Follow procedures, legislation and health and safety standards.
What we require
The ideal candidate is looking for shift work and not 9-5 hours. They will be an organised self-starter with computer experience and able to mix face to face practical work with computer based record keeping. They will be open and supportive to the needs of others and resilient and creative with ways to encourage and promote positive change in individuals daily lives. They will be aware of the needs of vulnerable adults and able to communicate effectively with other professionals and agencies in resolving and supporting issues
A valid driving licence and access to a vehicle would also be desirable.Working Hours
Shift patterns: 8am-3.30pm, 2.00pm-10pm, Weekends, Waking nights and Sleep ins
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Looking forward to receiving your application!
Please note that we are not currently offering visa sponsorship.
All successful candidates will be required to take awork-related test prior to the interview.
Interviews will take place over Microsoft Teams
As an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident Employer, NCHA welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and disabled candidates. As part of our LGBT Allies Programme, we also welcome applications from members of the LGBT communityand encourage inclusivity in the workplace.

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Location: Shepshed, GB

Posted Date: 12/27/2024
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December 27, 2024
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