At a Glance
- Tasks: Support adults on their mental health recovery journey with compassion and resilience.
- Company: Join a dedicated team at Oakwood Hall, focused on mental health support.
- Benefits: Flexible working, 25 days leave, tailored training, and wellbeing support.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with excellent career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives every day while growing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience with complex mental health needs and effective communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 24000 - 30000 £ per year.
Join our team as a Mental Health Support Worker! Could you be the person who helps someone take the next step in their recovery journey? If you're compassionate, resilient and passionate about mental health, join our Oakwood Hall Service supporting adults who need long-term, 24-hour mental health support.
As a Mental Health Support Worker, you'll provide high-quality, person-centred and trauma-informed support, helping residents develop daily living skills, build confidence and achieve greater independence. Through one-to-one support, group activities and therapeutic interventions, you'll empower individuals to manage their mental and physical wellbeing while feeling valued, respected and in control of their recovery journey.
No two days are the same. You'll work closely with residents, families, Social Workers, Care Coordinators and other professionals, acting as a keyworker to coordinate support, manage risks, maintain accurate records and promote positive outcomes. You'll also support medication management, safeguarding, referrals and assessments, helping to create a safe, welcoming and therapeutic environment where people can flourish.
This is a hands-on role within a 24-hour service, requiring flexibility to work a rota that includes weekends, bank holidays and waking nights. In return, you'll enjoy a rewarding career where your compassion, resilience and commitment genuinely change lives every day.
Who we’re looking for:
- Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding responsibilities, including identifying, responding to, and escalating concerns.
- Experience of working with people with complex mental health needs.
- Ability to communicate effectively in a variety of ways with different stakeholders.
Why Join Us?
We understand that when people feel supported and valued, they can achieve great things – and we want you to be part of that. Here’s what you’ll enjoy as part of our team:
- Flexible working options to help you balance work and life in a way that suits you.
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service – because your time off matters.
- A wealth of learning and career development opportunities, with paid and tailored training to support your growth.
- Free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme 24/7, including access to counselling and GP services – your wellbeing is a priority.
- Employer contributory pension scheme to help secure your future.
- Great maternity, paternity and adoption benefits to support you and your family.
- Exclusive care workers discounts to make life a little easier.
- Access to a range of Employee Networks including People of Colour, LGBT+, Mental Health and Accessibility – we embrace and celebrate diversity.
- A variety of health and wellbeing initiatives to keep you feeling your best.
- Cycle to Work Scheme to help you stay active and reduce your carbon footprint.
- Access to a Corporate Health Plan to support your physical and mental health.
We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment where everyone can thrive by being their true self. Join us in driving this important agenda forward and help shape a workplace where all voices are valued!
If you’re ready to use your skills to help others succeed, we’d love to hear from you.
For an informal chat about the role please contact Micha Morton, Service Manager via 0113 2359079.
Good Luck!
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