At a Glance
- Tasks: Support individuals with mental health needs through personal care, emotional support, and activities.
- Company: Join Milestones Trust, a charity dedicated to empowering vulnerable individuals.
- Benefits: Enjoy 30 days annual leave, flexible working, and health cash plans.
- Other info: Full training provided, with opportunities for career progression.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Strong communication skills and a caring nature; mental health experience preferred.
The predicted salary is between 25342 - 30974 £ per year.
Greengates is a vibrant, 15 bedded residential nursing service for adults with enduring mental health needs. We are dedicated to providing person-centred care to support individuals to be as independent as they can be and live their life in the way they choose.
We are looking for someone to join our team as a support worker, the hours will be 37.5 hours per week with a range of shifts including earlies, lates, long days and the occasional night shifts when required. The ideal candidate will be able to work flexibly across the working week. The right person for the role will have a positive approach to supporting people and will work well both alone and as part of the team, to help us continue to develop the service.
As a Mental Health Support Worker, you will be there for the people we support to provide personal care, medication, emotional support, supporting with appointments and activities. Greengates is a service that supports vulnerable individuals with complex mental and physical health; the ideal candidate would need to be autonomous in their decision making and able to lead the team at times. It would be expected that appropriate escalation protocols are followed when people we support are unwell or during crisis.
The successful Mental Health Support Worker will have strong communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with team members and the people we support, as well as a caring manner and tolerant nature. The successful candidate will ideally have some mental health experience. There is an expectation for robust documentation for the people we support and the service; all documentation is electronic on systems called Nourish and Camascope.
While previous experience in the sector is desirable, we will provide you with the full training required to carry out your duties. However, it is an essential requirement of the role to have completed medication competency training or be willing to undertake this training, if successful, as well as complete all required mandatory training. It is also essential that you attend team meetings and training regularly and this will be included in your rota.
At Milestones Trust, we recognise that without the hard work, commitment and passion of our staff, we wouldn’t be the charity that we are today. In return, we are committed to rewarding you with a competitive pay and benefits package including:
- 30 days’ annual leave, including recognised public holidays
- Learning and development to support your career growth
- Nationally recognised qualifications, from entry-level care to management
- Flexible working, with rotas provided in advance
- Occupational Sick Pay after two years, increasing with service
- Health Cash Plan after probation, offering at least £695 cashback for health treatments (dental, optical, therapies, maternity/paternity, prescriptions)
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Free enhanced DBS check
- Dayforce Wallet, giving you access to your earnings before payday
- Employee referral scheme with financial rewards
- Employee Assistance Programme from day one, offering confidential 24/7 support
- Company pension scheme to help grow your retirement savings
We pride ourselves on being able to offer staff opportunities to develop and progress their careers within Milestones Trust.
For an informal discussion about the job role please contact Shakira Sedgeman on 01179236067.
Mental Health Support Worker - One Year Fixed Term to Cover Maternity - Mental Health employer: Milestone Trust
Milestones Trust is an exceptional employer dedicated to providing a supportive and person-centred environment for both staff and the individuals we serve. Located in Longwell Green, our small residential service fosters close-knit relationships among team members, ensuring that you receive comprehensive training and mentoring to thrive in your role as a Support Worker. With a strong commitment to employee growth, competitive benefits including generous leave, health cash plans, and flexible working arrangements, we empower our staff to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those with learning disabilities.
