Outreach Mental Health Support Worker - Brislington, United Kingdom - Supported Independence Ltd.

Supported Independence Ltd.

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Brislington, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

We have an upcoming vacancy for an Outreach Mental Health Support Worker to join our team based in South Bristol, with a fortnightly weekend shift in Bath/Southdown -
driving licence essential.

Hours are worked on a two-weekly rolling rota, with varying shifts between the hours of 8 am - 8 pm, and a fortnightly weekend shift, either on a Saturday or Sunday (
no sleep-ins/waking nights).

Our company is an established Supported Living provider for adults, with a regularly good or outstanding CQC rating, and we assist service users with a wide range of support needs, including: mental health conditions; alcohol and substance addictions; learning disabilities; autism/Asperger's; trauma; self-harm & suicide attempts; personality disorder, and other behaviours that challenge.

Based on Person Centred principles, our aim is to assist service users to develop or re-gain greatest possible independence.

Driving licence essential, as we support outreach clients in the South Bristol area - Company fleet vehicles available for work journeys, or generous mileage allowance paid for staff using their own car (by agreement).

Our support worker roles also offer excellent experience and development opportunities for anyone starting careers in social work, clinical psychology/psychiatry, mental health, etc.

Package:

Current hourly starting rate is between £11.85 (unqualified) and £12.20 (NVQ3 Health & Social Care or equivalent) qualified = annual starting salary on 37.5 hours p/w: £23,107/£23,78
Staff loyalty pay scheme with increases after 13 months, 25 months and upon completion of selected qualifications or promotions & loyalty bonus after 3 years of employment.

Benefits:

.28 days holiday (incl. bank holidays); pro rata for part-time

Accommodating/flexible shifts to fit around your individual needs.
Working hours between 8am and 10pm.
Shifts worked on a 2week rolling rota, with 1 weekend shift per fortnight.
Inclusive environment with an accommodating company culture and a family feel.
Regular events for employees & service users, such as fun & development days, Christmas parties, etc.
Sponsored access to Health and Social Care Qualifications.
Paid for enhanced DBS.
Genuine career development opportunities.
Cycle to work scheme & work cycle mileage allowance
Friends and Family referral scheme

To apply, please send a copy of your CV and cover letter stating why you are interested and what you feel you can bring to the role/any experience you have had.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Pay:
£11.85-£12.20 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits: