Mental Health Support Worker / Social Care Worker

Mental Health Support Worker / Social Care Worker

A multi-award winning, values-driven, non-profit social enterprise has an excellent opportunity for a compassionate and motivated Mental Health Support Worker / Social Care Worker to provide person-centred care to vulnerable adults, supporting recovery and promoting independence within a supportive and inclusive environment.

If you've also worked in the following roles, we'd also like to hear from you: Recovery Coordinator, Residential Support Worker, Mental Health Practitioner, Care Support Worker, Community Support Worker

SALARY: £26,980 to £28,800 per annum + Benefits

LOCATION: Catford, South London

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

WORKING HOURS: 37.5 hours per week (rota basis, including day, evening, and occasional weekends with sleep-in shifts)

JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Mental Health Support Worker / Social Care Worker who is passionate about empowering adults with mental health needs to achieve greater independence and well-being.

As a Mental Health Support Worker / Social Care Worker you will take a proactive and person-centred approach, providing emotional and practical support to individuals with varying levels of mental health and behavioural needs.

The Mental Health Support Worker / Social Care Worker will play a key role in enabling residents to lead meaningful, fulfilling lives while promoting dignity, respect, and inclusion.

As a successful candidate you will join an organisation that is a certified Great Place to Work, which is recognition of their commitment to foster a positive and supportive workplace.

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DUTIES

Your duties as the Mental Health Support Worker / Social Care Worker include:

• Providing Person-Centred Care: Support residents with daily living and recovery plans
• Encouraging Independence: Empower individuals to achieve personal goals and greater self-reliance
• Managing Caseloads: Maintain up-to-date case records and care plans using CRM systems
• Monitoring Progress: Observe and record mental health and behavioural changes
• Supporting Wellbeing: Promote a safe, positive, and inclusive environment for all residents
• Collaborating with Teams: Work closely with colleagues and healthcare professionals to coordinate care
• Administrative Tasks: Complete reports, documentation, and assessments accurately
• Safeguarding Responsibilities: Ensure all support provided meets safeguarding and confidentiality standards

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Proven experience of working in a mental health or supported living environment
• Qualification in Health and Social Care (or equivalent vocational qualification)
• Good understanding of mental health conditions and recovery approaches
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a warm, compassionate attitude
• Ability to use initiative and manage workload under pressure
• Competent in using CRM systems, databases, and general IT applications
• Commitment to continuous learning and personal development
• Positive, adaptable, and values-driven approach to supporting others

BENEFITS

You will be joining a friendly, kind and joyful company culture whilst working as part of a next-generation digitalised company. Full details of the Employee Benefits will be provided during the interviewing process.

• Healthcare & Wellness: Health cash plans, Employee Assistance Programme, wellness and discount perks
• Financial & Retirement: Pension scheme, referral scheme, season ticket loans, Cycle Scheme and Tech Scheme
• Holidays & Time Off: up to 28 days annual leave plus public holidays, buying leave, compassionate & bereavement leave, life events leave e.g. time off for birthday or moving home
• Learning & Education: Learning & Development Framework, Learners Academy, Leadership Academy, education grant, study leave
• Family & Parenting: Generous maternity and paternity leave, paid parental leave
• Welfare & Wellbeing: Mental well-being days, sick pay scheme, team building activities
• Other Benefits: complimentary breakfast and refreshments, free parking, and well-being activities

This role requires a DBS check

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JOB REF: AWDO-P14014

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