Female Mental Health Support Worker in Bristol

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Female Mental Health Support Worker

Location: Bristol
Hours: 37.5 and x1 sleep in shift a week (sleep in optional)
Salary: £31,155.54 per annum including sleep ins
Contract: Temp to perm
Requirement: UK Driving license

Embark on an exciting journey with a leading mental health charity as a Support Navigator! In this dynamic contract role, you’ll be the guiding light for individuals navigating the complexities of community-based services. You will be working directly with complex mental health issues, with the optional opportunity to pick up either 1 or 2 sleep-in shifts a week. The annual salary is based on full-time hours and 1x sleep in per week.

*Please note this post is open to female applicants only, as being female is deemed a Genuine Occupational Requirement in accordance with Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010. You will be working in the female trauma team supporting females with a history of trauma.

Standout Highlights:

• Manage a caseload of service users with complex mental health needs, and neurodivergence.
• Collaboratively create, update, and review risk assessments and support plans.
• Support with crisis intervention & management.
• Work in the community across x2 services and sometimes within people’s homes.

Preferred Requirements:

• Exceptional communication skills to effectively liaise with service users, colleagues, and external support providers.
• Strong problem-solving abilities to navigate complex systems and find solutions.
• Empathy and compassion to provide a caring and supportive experience.
• Familiarity with community-based services and resources.
• Proficiency in data management and record-keeping.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Relevant experience in a social service, healthcare, or community-based role.
• Experience working with individuals with a diverse range of mental health diagnoses.
• Demonstrated commitment to advocating for underserved populations
• Excellent organizational and time management skills

You will receive from BRC:

• Dedicated, experienced consultants that specialise in supported housing recruitment
• Temp to perm opportunities available.
• Competitive rates of pay (PAYE & Umbrella on offer)
• 24/7 support for relief workers – out of hours numbers
• FREE online training courses available
• Pension scheme contributions.

To apply for this role, please apply through the website or call Nathan Jackson on 0117 923 9100.