Mental Health Support Worker

Overview

At Fosse, we deeply value the incredible work of our support team. As a Support Worker, you will play a vital role in helping individuals with complex mental health needs and behaviours, and we believe this work deserves to be celebrated and admired.

This is an exciting opportunity to truly make a positive impact on the lives of our clients and their families. You will be joining a passionate and dedicated workforce, providing support to individuals with complex care needs, including mental health and behavioural challenges.

Responsibilities

• Communicating with the relevant people and following personalised care plans to ensure the specific needs of individuals with complex mental health and behavioural challenges are met
• Providing emotional and practical support to individuals in managing their mental health
• Assisting with activities that encourage social interaction, community access, and personal growth
• Offering meal preparation and assistance, considering dietary needs and preferences
• Supporting with medication management, ensuring all care protocols are followed
• Assisting with finances and promoting independence where possible
• Helping with mobility and moving & handling using appropriate equipment (training provided)
• Providing personal care to promote hygiene and dignity, where necessary
• Keeping accurate records of care provided, ensuring the needs of each individual are met
• Supporting individuals in developing positive coping strategies and resilience

Requirements / Preferences

• Preferably you would have some support worker (or relevant) experience in Mental Health
• Due to the personal and sensitive nature of the role, which will involve working directly with male care clients, this role is for male support workers only
• Please note: we do not offer Visa Sponsorships for this role
• Currently we are recruiting for Day staff only

Benefits

• Block shifts available for better work-life balance
• Up to 28 days of annual leave per year (pro rata)
• Access to ongoing training, support, and supervision
• Bespoke training from our dedicated training department and Clinical Director, focusing on mental health and complex behaviour
• A dedicated on-call service for out-of-hours support
• Monthly recognition and reward scheme
• Employee assistance programme offering 24/7 wellbeing support
• £150 referral bonus for bringing a friend on board

Your Role Will Include

• Communicating with the relevant people and following personalised care plans to ensure the specific needs of individuals with complex mental health and behavioural challenges are met
• Providing emotional and practical support to individuals in managing their mental health
• Assisting with activities that encourage social interaction, community access, and personal growth
• Offering meal preparation and assistance, considering dietary needs and preferences
• Supporting with medication management, ensuring all care protocols are followed
• Assisting with finances and promoting independence where possible
• Helping with mobility and moving & handling using appropriate equipment (training provided)
• Providing personal care to promote hygiene and dignity, where necessary
• Keeping accurate records of care provided, ensuring the needs of each individual are met
• Supporting individuals in developing positive coping strategies and resilience

Above all, your role is about being a compassionate, understanding, and supportive presence for individuals with complex mental health and behavioural needs.

We are committed to providing exceptional support to both our clients and our team members. At Fosse, we will support you in your role with ongoing training, clinical supervision, and a supportive team environment. If you’re looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference in the lives of individuals with complex care needs, apply for a full-time or part-time position today, and we’ll get you started as soon as possible!