Support Worker (Mental Health) in Basildon

Support Worker (Mental Health) in Basildon

Basildon Full-Time On-site
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Choice Support is recruiting two full-time support workers for its mental health team. The work centres on person-centred support that promotes independence, wellbeing and recovery, covering daily living tasks, medication administration and record keeping. Shifts include early, late and sleep-in cover across 39 hours a week, and full training is given, so prior mental health experience is not required. Safer recruitment includes DBS, reference and work history checks.

What the job involves

  • Provide person-centred support to people experiencing mental health challenges, promoting independence, wellbeing and recovery
  • Support daily living activities such as shopping, cinema trips and walks
  • Administer medication in line with policy
  • Maintain accurate records
  • Work with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe and effective care

Skills & knowledge

  • Caring and patient manner
  • Clear and respectful communication
  • Approachable
  • Unhurried approach that does not rush people

Checks & eligibility

  • DBS check
  • Reference checks
  • Review of work history
  • Right to work in the UK without visa sponsorship

What’s offered

  • Full training and induction
  • Free private parking

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Contact Details:

The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team