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

Supported Independence Ltd.
Supported Independence Ltd.
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Bristol, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Tom O´Connor

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At Supported Independence, we have upcoming vacancies for Health Care Assistants/Mental Health Support Workers
with driving licence to join one of our teams based in/around central Bristol (e.g. Easton, Redcliffe, Whitehall, but also Henleaze).

Full-time (37.5 hrs.), permanent contracts offered.


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 also support outreach clients - 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 £11.23 (unqualified) and £11.56 (NVQ3 Health & Social Care or equivalent) qualified = annual starting salary on 37.5 hours p/w: £21,902/£22,54
  • Staff loyalty pay scheme with increases after 13 months, 25 months and upon completion of selected qualifications or promotions & bonus after 3 years of employment.

Benefits:


  • 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


Salary:
£21,902.00-£22,542.00 per year


Benefits:


  • Casual dress
  • Company events
  • Company pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Onsite parking
  • Referral programme
  • Sick pay

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

  • Loyalty bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Bristol: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

  • Are you available to work fulltime (37.5 hrs. per week), on a 2weekly rolling rota, including some evenings & fortnightly weekend?

Experience:

- mental health or general support work: 1 year (preferred)


Language:


  • Good level of spoken/written English & general IT skills (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

  • NVQ3 Health & Social Care or equivalent (preferred)
  • Driving Licence (preferred)

Work authorisation:

  • United Kingdom (required)

Work Location:
In person


Reference ID:
Bristol SW
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