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Mental Health Support WorkerServices: Residential (Hiraeth House) &amp; Community (Thrive at Home)Job type: Full time / Part timeHourly rate: £12.50 weekdays, £14.50 nights and weekends, £17.50 bank holidaysLocations:<ul><li>Hiraeth House - 77 Mansel Street, Swansea (Residential Service)</li><li>Thrive at Home - Community Support Service across Swansea &amp; Neath Port Talbot</li></ul>About Empower SupportEmpower Support has an exciting opportunity for those who wish to take the next step in their career and make a difference by supporting individuals to achieve independent and positive lifestyles.Empower Support provides high-quality, recovery-focused care for adults living with mental health diagnoses across Swansea and Neath Port Talbot.At Hiraeth House, our six-bedded residential care home, we offer 24/7 support from skilled Mental Health Support Workers, led by an experienced Registered Manager and RMN. Our ethos is to create a safe, therapeutic environment that promotes independence, manages risks effectively, and helps individuals reintegrate into the community-relieving pressures on hospital services.Through Thrive at Home, we deliver tailored community-based support designed to move beyond traditional domiciliary care. Our vision is simple: every person has the right to live their best life in the community, supported by recovery-focused care and meaningful occupation. Alongside bespoke support packages, we also run inclusive social groups to meet wider social and emotional needs.Responsibilities<ul><li>Promoting service users wellbeing, dignity, and independenc</li><li>Encouraging community integration and social activities</li><li>Supporting service users with activities of daily living and to find meaningful occupation, hobbies, voluntary or paid work</li><li>Monitoring any changes in mental state and physical health</li><li>Promoting a healthy, balanced lifestyle</li><li>Supporting service users to attend appointments</li><li>Monitoring and administering medication (mandatory training provided and required)</li><li>Minimal to zero personal care</li></ul>Shift Patterns:Hiraeth House: <ul><li>Early: 7:00am - 2:30pm</li><li>Late: 1:30pm - 9:00pm</li><li>Nights: 8:30pm - 7:30am</li></ul>Thrive at Home: Flexible hours between 7am-9pm, 7 days a week, depending on individual care packages.Requirements<ul><li>Driving licence:</li><li>Essential for Thrive at Home</li><li>Preferred for Hiraeth House</li><li>Enhanced Adult DBS check</li><li>Willingness to complete QCF Level 2 in Health &amp; Social Care (fully supported)</li><li>Experience in social care is helpful but not essential - full induction and training provided</li><li>Understanding of mental illness and common diagnoses (schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, personality disorder) is beneficial</li></ul>Whether you are an experienced care assistant or support worker, or are looking to start a new career in a rewarding and fulfilling role, we will provide you with a thorough induction and training programme to further develop your skills, along with the support and guidance of a well-established team who truly value their colleagues.Benefits<ul><li>30 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time staff)</li><li>NEST pension scheme</li><li>Funded QCF Level 2 in Health &amp; Social Care (if not yet qualified)</li><li>Clear career progression routes (e.g. senior support worker, team leader)</li><li>Flexible working patterns to support family life (Thrive at Home)</li><li>Rotas prepared in advance</li><li>Mileage between care visits for Thrive at Home is at 45p per mile</li><li>Regular supervision and reflective practice sessions</li><li>Inclusive, supportive team culture where your contribution is valued</li><li>Access to a confidential wellbeing app providing support, guidance, and resources to help you thrive in your role</li><li>Casual dress code</li></ul>How to ApplyAn on-line application form can be filled.

Mental Health Support Worker

Your new company:We are looking to recruit passionate and motivated mental health support workers to provide person-centred support to our service users. We support a wide range of people, including those who are homeless, at risk of losing their tenancy and who have mental health difficulties. We believe that everyone in society should have a chance to succeed, with a safe and secure place to live and a good education. Your new role:As a mental health support worker, you will be working closely with the residents to manage their needs. You will help service users to identify goals and provide the support they need to reach them. This will involve liaising with other agencies such as landlords and homeless prevention teams to help the people you support keep their place within the property. In addition, you will be supporting the service users to organise their finances and promote their independence. You will be completing activities to promote and build self-esteem. What you'll need to succeed:Experience in tenancy support, the mental health field, dealing with drug and alcohol abuse, helping people with housing and their benefits is essential. It is important that you can use a caring approach to build trust and strong relationships. It is also essential that you have strong time-management skills to stay on top of your caseload and work collaboratively with others. You will need to be a UK driver and have your own car. What you'll get in return: <ul> <li>Weekly pay</li><li>A friendly, supportive office team available 24/7 with our on-call system.</li><li>Free training</li><li>Free DBS</li><li>Flexible working</li></ul> What you need to do now:If this role sounds like something you might be interested in, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call and ask for Louis on . Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&amp;C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

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