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Mental Health Support Worker (3614)
Mental Health Support Workers Needed! Brand New Mental Health Service in Port Talbot!
Location: Port Talbot Full time and Part time contracts available
Salary: FTE- £28,501.20, Hourly rate: £14
We're excited to announce the opening of our brand new Mental health supported living service in Port Talbot, within the town centre. A modern, welcoming environment designed to support people to live full, meaningful, and independent lives. This is a brilliant opportunity to join a new, dedicated team from the very beginning and help shape a positive, person-centred culture.
About the Service
Our new Mental health service supports five individuals who each live in their own self-contained flat, within one building, creating a balance between independent living and support. Every person we support brings their own unique personality, strengths and abilities, and we pride ourselves on delivering personalised support that respects their individuality, promotes choice, dignity and wellbeing.
What will you be doing?
As aMental Health Support Worker, the core purpose of supporting individuals with mental health needs is to ensure they live as independently as possible, maintain daily living skills, improve their mental health wellbeing, stability and build confidence in engagement with their community and people involved in their care and support.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Monitoring mental health, noticing early signs of any relapse and offering active listening and emotional support (including coping strategies).
- Supporting people todevelop, implement and reviewtheir personalised support plans and ensuring consistent record keeping.
- Assisting and prompting individuals to complete daily tasks such asshopping, household activities, meal preparation and maintaining their tenancy's.Some assisting/prompting with personal care and medication may be required.
- Supporting people to build on their independence, confidence and engagement.
- Ensuring that all Risk management and risk assessments are followed and updated, alongside individuals supported, and professionals involved in their care/support.
- Working alongside professionals involved such as mental health professionals, GP's, care managers, emergency services, Safeguarding, Occupational therapists and physiotherapists.
- Studying towards yourQCF Level 2 in Health and Social Care, fully funded by Mirus.
What are we looking for?
We'd love to hear from you if you are:
- Empathetic, patient and understanding
- Proactive, motivated and committed to positive outcomes
- Driven by good values and a genuine passion for supporting others
- Comfortable workingindependently and as part of a team
- Confident working with other professionals to ensure the best possible support
If you bring the right values, we'll provide the training!
- Vacancy Type:Permanent
- Location:Port Talbot
- Postcode:SA13 2NF
- Full-time / Part-time:Full-time
- Salary:£28,501.20
- Closing Date:30 September 2026
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Mental Health Support Worker in Port Talbot employer: Mirus Wales
Mirus Wales is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive culture that prioritises personal and professional growth for its employees. As the Impactful Respite Services Manager in Cardiff, you will benefit from a comprehensive benefits package and a funded development path, all while leading a dedicated team to provide person-centred support for adults with learning disabilities. This role not only allows you to make a meaningful impact in the community but also fosters a collaborative environment where your leadership skills can truly shine.
