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<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>The father peer support worker role is to work alongside qualified health visitors to ensure that fathers of unborn babies and children to 5 years old are supported to achieve their full potential. </p>  <p>The post holder is required to inspire the fathers they work with and to encourage self belief that fathers have an important and unique role which contributes to their own care, especially mental health.</p>  <p>The father support worker will work with fathers to build positive relationships with their unborn and young children to enable positive physical emotional and social development of their children's development. </p>  <p>If you don't already have a Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience in a relevant subject, RDaSH are offering this post alongside the opportunity for you to complete a Level 3apprenticeship qualification [relevant to your role].</p> <p>As an apprentice within RDaSH you will be given the opportunity to gain experience, learn work-related skills and obtain all the tools needed to thrive. </p> <p>An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. Around 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying. This leads to a nationally recognised qualification.</p> <p>Whether you already work for us or are joining the Trust and NHS for the first time, apprenticeships can help you to develop the skills, knowledge and know-how in order to embark on a successful and fulfilling career within the health service.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>The peer support worker role is to work alongside qualified health visitors to ensure that fathers of unborn babies and children to 5 years old are supported to achieve their full potential as a father, enabling a positive contribution to the health and wellbeing of their children. Either on a 1:1 basis or through group work</p> <p>This role enables the peer support worker to draw upon their own lived experiences of being a father which they can utilise to inspire and support self-belief that fathers have an important and unique role who can contribute to their own care, especially mental health, building a positive relationship with their unborn and young children to enable positive physical emotional and social development of their children's development</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.</p> <p>We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.</p> <p>We are dedicated to the development of our our people and hold a learning half day every month for our colleagues.</p> <p>We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:</p> <p><a href="https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/" target="_blank">https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy…</a></p> <p>To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:</p> <p><a href="https://workwithrdash.co.uk/" target="_blank">https://workwithrdash.co.uk/</a></p> <p>We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:</p> <p><a href="https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q</a></p> <p>The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:</p> <p><a href="https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook" target="_blank">https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook</a></p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>25 September 2025</p>

  
    <h3>Pay scheme</h3>
    <p>Agenda for change</p>

    
      
        <h3>Band</h3>
      
      <p>Band 3</p>
  
  

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £24,937 to £26,598 a year
      
        per annum
      
    </p>
  
  

  <h3 id="contract_type_heading">Contract</h3>
  <p>Permanent</p>

  

  
    <h3 id="working_pattern_heading">Working pattern</h3>
    <p>
      
        
          Full-time,
        
      
        
          Flexible working
        
      
    </p>
  

  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>376-NLCCGAO-0154</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Working in communities of Doncaster and North Lincolnshire</p>
      <p>Monarch House Arkwright Way</p>
      <p>Scunthorpe</p>
            <p>DN16 1AD</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>Before applying, please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.</p> <p><strong>****If you are applying for this role via the apprenticeship route, please review the attached eligibility document to ensure you meet the eligibility criteria to undertake an apprenticeship****</strong></p> <p>We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications </p>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>Before applying, please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.</p> <p><strong>****If you are applying for this role via the apprenticeship route, please review the attached eligibility document to ensure you meet the eligibility criteria to undertake an apprenticeship****</strong></p> <p>We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications </p>
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
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          Qualifications
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Secondary education to GCSE level</li>
        
        <li>Willingness to undertake further training in line with the development of peer support</li>
        
        <li>NVQ Level 2 in a related subject</li>
        
        <li>NVQ level 3 in related subject or willingness to undertake a relevant Level 3 Apprenticeship</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_2">
        
          Experience
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Lived experience of being a supportive and engaging father</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Experience with working with children</li>
          
          <li>Experience of working within health and social care community</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_3">
        
          Knowledge
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Understanding and practical experience of being a supportive and engaging father</li>
        
        <li>Knowledge and commitment to service users rights</li>
        
        <li>Understanding of the impact on father's identity when extra support is required for them</li>
        
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        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
            Qualifications
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Secondary education to GCSE level</li>
          
          <li>Willingness to undertake further training in line with the development of peer support</li>
          
          <li>NVQ Level 2 in a related subject</li>
          
          <li>NVQ level 3 in related subject or willingness to undertake a relevant Level 3 Apprenticeship</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_2">
          
            Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Lived experience of being a supportive and engaging father</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Experience with working with children</li>
            
            <li>Experience of working within health and social care community</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_3">
          
            Knowledge
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Understanding and practical experience of being a supportive and engaging father</li>
          
          <li>Knowledge and commitment to service users rights</li>
          
          <li>Understanding of the impact on father's identity when extra support is required for them</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
    
  



      
  
    <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
    <p>This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.</p>
  

  
    <h3 id="tier-two-sponsorship">Certificate of Sponsorship</h3>
    <p>Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration" target="_blank"> UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
    <p>From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants" target="_blank"> Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
  

  


 
  
    
      
        Additional information
      
    
    
      
        <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
        <p>This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.</p>
      

      
        <h3 id="tier-two-sponsorship">Certificate of Sponsorship</h3>
        <p>Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration" target="_blank"> UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
        <p>From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants" target="_blank"> Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
      

      
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Working in communities of Doncaster and North Lincolnshire</p>
      <p>Monarch House Arkwright Way</p>
      <p>Scunthorpe</p>
            <p>DN16 1AD</p>
    
  

  
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    <h3 id="employer_website_heading">Employer's website</h3>
      
        <p><a href="https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>
      
  

  



  
      
        <h2>Employer details</h2>
        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Working in communities of Doncaster and North Lincolnshire</p>
          <p>Monarch House Arkwright Way</p>
          <p>Scunthorpe</p>
                    <p>DN16 1AD</p>
        
      

      
        <br>
        <h3 id="employer_website_heading">Employer's website</h3>
          
            <p><a href="https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>

NHS Jobs

Father Peer Support Worker - Apprenticeship Opportunity

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>Due to newly acquired funding, we are looking to expand our provision of enhanced support for children and young people with autism and / or learning disabilities who are at risk of psychiatric admission.</p> <p>The DICE team provides intensive support for children and young people with learning disabilities and/or autism during times of crisis and recovery when discharged back to the care of community services.</p> <p>Our aim is to prevent avoidable hospital admissions, stabilise crises, and support recovery in the community.</p> <p>The team provides short term intensive intervention, working collaboratively with individuals, families, carers, and local services, to stabilise and enable people to live safely and meaningfully in the community.</p> <p>Peer Support Workers bring a unique and invaluable perspective, using their own lived experience of learning disabilities, autism, mental health challenges, to offer guidance, connection, and practical support</p> <p>We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Peer Support Worker to join our team. This role is designed for people with lived experience of learning disabilities, autism, or mental health, who want to use their experience to support others in crisis or recovery in the community.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <ul>  <li>Provide peer-based emotional and practical support.</li>  <li>Use your lived experience to support individuals, their families and carers during periods of stress or crisis</li>  <li>Work as part of the MDT, ensuring the voice of the individual shapes care planning and service delivery.</li>  <li>Support engagement, recovery, and resilience during crisis periods through goal setting with individuals, accessing appropriate resources, and working collaboratively within and across care teams to ensure a collaborative approach.</li> </ul>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.</p>
<p>Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.</p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>01 October 2025</p>

  
    <h3>Pay scheme</h3>
    <p>Agenda for change</p>

    
      
        <h3>Band</h3>
      
      <p>Band 3</p>
  
  

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £24,937 to £26,598 a year
      
        per annum, pro rata
      
    </p>
  
  

  <h3 id="contract_type_heading">Contract</h3>
  <p>Fixed term</p>

  
    <h3 id="contract_duration_heading">Duration</h3>
    <p>18 months</p>
  

  
    <h3 id="working_pattern_heading">Working pattern</h3>
    <p>
      
        
          Full-time
        
      
    </p>
  

  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>436-7490140</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>city wide- Home base Finch Road</p>
            <p>Birmingham</p>
            <p>B191HS</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.</p> <p><em><strong>We are unable to support applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work the United Kingdom (UK)</strong></em></p>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.</p> <p><em><strong>We are unable to support applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work the United Kingdom (UK)</strong></em></p>
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_1">
        
          Training and Qualifications
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Lived experience of learning disability, autism, mental health challenges, or of caring for someone with these experiences.</li>
        
        <li>Satisfactory level of Secondary education to GCSE English A-C grade or 9-4 grade or equivalent (may be working toward this).</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Training in PBS or autism awareness</li>
          
          <li>NVQ/QCF Level 2 or 3 in Health &amp; Social Care (or equivalent).</li>
          
          <li>Accredited peer support training</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_2">
        
          Experience
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Personal or carer experience of navigating crisis and/or support services.</li>
        
        <li>Experience of providing informal support, mentoring, or advocacy.</li>
        
        <li>Experience in using personal experience to support others and demonstrate empathy</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Experience of working in crisis or intensive support services.</li>
          
          <li>Experience of co-production, service user involvement, or community engagement.</li>
          
          <li>Experience of group facilitation or peer support delivery.</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_3">
        
          Skills and Knowledge
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Knowledge of learning disability, autism and mental health.</li>
        
        <li>Strong leadership, organisational, and MDT collaboration skills.</li>
        
        <li>Commitment to person-centred, inclusive practice.</li>
        
        <li>Enthusiasm for service development and continuous learning.</li>
        
        <li>Respect for dignity, equality, and rights.</li>
        
        <li>Compassionate, respectful, and non-judgemental.</li>
        
        <li>Commitment to inclusion, co-production, and equality.</li>
        
        <li>Reliability, adaptability, and openness to learning.</li>
        
        <li>Willingness to reflect and develop through supervision</li>
        
        <li>Able to create a safe environment and use techniques to reduce anxiety and understand conflict</li>
        
        <li>Competent at using IT software</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Basic knowledge of Positive Behavioural Support and recovery principles.</li>
          
          <li>Awareness of safeguarding principles.</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_4">
        
          Personal qualities
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Able to work as a member of a team</li>
        
        <li>Awareness of personal strengths and limitations</li>
        
        <li>Able to meet the travel requirements of the role</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
  


  
    
      
        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
            Training and Qualifications
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Lived experience of learning disability, autism, mental health challenges, or of caring for someone with these experiences.</li>
          
          <li>Satisfactory level of Secondary education to GCSE English A-C grade or 9-4 grade or equivalent (may be working toward this).</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Training in PBS or autism awareness</li>
            
            <li>NVQ/QCF Level 2 or 3 in Health &amp; Social Care (or equivalent).</li>
            
            <li>Accredited peer support training</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_2">
          
            Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Personal or carer experience of navigating crisis and/or support services.</li>
          
          <li>Experience of providing informal support, mentoring, or advocacy.</li>
          
          <li>Experience in using personal experience to support others and demonstrate empathy</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Experience of working in crisis or intensive support services.</li>
            
            <li>Experience of co-production, service user involvement, or community engagement.</li>
            
            <li>Experience of group facilitation or peer support delivery.</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_3">
          
            Skills and Knowledge
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Knowledge of learning disability, autism and mental health.</li>
          
          <li>Strong leadership, organisational, and MDT collaboration skills.</li>
          
          <li>Commitment to person-centred, inclusive practice.</li>
          
          <li>Enthusiasm for service development and continuous learning.</li>
          
          <li>Respect for dignity, equality, and rights.</li>
          
          <li>Compassionate, respectful, and non-judgemental.</li>
          
          <li>Commitment to inclusion, co-production, and equality.</li>
          
          <li>Reliability, adaptability, and openness to learning.</li>
          
          <li>Willingness to reflect and develop through supervision</li>
          
          <li>Able to create a safe environment and use techniques to reduce anxiety and understand conflict</li>
          
          <li>Competent at using IT software</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Basic knowledge of Positive Behavioural Support and recovery principles.</li>
            
            <li>Awareness of safeguarding principles.</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_4">
          
            Personal qualities
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Able to work as a member of a team</li>
          
          <li>Awareness of personal strengths and limitations</li>
          
          <li>Able to meet the travel requirements of the role</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
    
  



      
  
    <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
    <p>This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.</p>
  

  

  


 

      
  
    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>city wide- Home base Finch Road</p>
            <p>Birmingham</p>
            <p>B191HS</p>
    
  

  
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    <h3 id="employer_website_heading">Employer's website</h3>
      
        <p><a href="https://www.bsmhft.nhs.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.bsmhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>
      
  

  



  
      
        <h2>Employer details</h2>
        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>city wide- Home base Finch Road</p>
                    <p>Birmingham</p>
                    <p>B191HS</p>
        
      

      
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        <h3 id="employer_website_heading">Employer's website</h3>
          
            <p><a href="https://www.bsmhft.nhs.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.bsmhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>

Band 3 Peer Support Worker - DICE

<p><strong>Mental Health Support Worker</strong></p><p><strong>Nottingham, Sneinton</strong></p><p><strong>£24,030 - £24,513</strong></p><p>Join Our Team and Make a Real Difference!</p><p>Are you passionate about supporting people to live independently and thrive in their communities? At NCHA, we're offering a fantastic opportunity to join our dedicated Mental Health Reablement Support Service in Nottingham.</p><p>As a Support Worker, you'll play a vital role in helping individuals overcome challenges that affect their mental health and wellbeing. You'll work one-to-one with service users in the community, empowering them to regain confidence, build resilience, and achieve their goals.</p><p><strong>What You'll Be Doing:</strong></p><ul><li>Delivering a 12-week intervention programme focused on reablement and independence. </li><li>Address issues that negatively affect a service users mental health and wellbeing.</li><li>Using a strengths-based approach to co-create personalised support plans.</li><li>Helping service users tackle everyday barriers to independent living.</li></ul><p><strong>Who We're Looking For:</strong></p><p>We're seeking someone who:</p><ul><li>Has experience (or transferrable skills) in a support role, especially within mental health.</li><li>Brings empathy, common sense, and strong communication skills to the table.</li><li>Is committed to upholding dignity, rights, and inclusivity for all individuals.</li><li>Is proactive, reliable, and passionate about making a difference.</li></ul><p>Previous experience is a bonus, but if you've got the right values and skills, we want to hear from you!</p><p><strong>Working Hours:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Monday to Friday - 37 hours per week</strong></li></ul><p>We offer excellent benefits including:</p><ul><li>37 hour working week as standard</li><li>Generous annual leave package with the ability to buy more (or sell!)</li><li>A fabulous benefits package to support your own wellbeing including a healthcare cash plan, counselling and support helpline, support with bus and tram passes, shopping discounts and many more.</li></ul><p>As an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident Employer, NCHA welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and disabled candidates. As part of our LGBT Allies Programme, we also welcome applications from members of the LGBT community and encourage inclusivity in the workplace. Male Support Workers are currently under-represented in this area and we particularly welcome suitable applications.</p>

Mental Health Support Worker

<strong>Mental Health Support Worker- Bexhill</strong><p>Engage Education are currently working in partnership with an all through school on an exciting new SEND support assistant position specifically to support learners with SEMH in the Bexhill area. </p><p>Starting immediately, the school is looking for an SEND Support Assistant to join them on a long term basis. If the role goes well there is the potential for this to turn into a permanent assignment.</p><p>This specialist school supports children and young people aged 6 to 16 with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). These learners are diagnosed with SEMH needs, as well as a diagnosis of ADHD or Trauma &amp; Attachment needs - so a compassionate, nurturing and resilient personality are required!</p><p>This school provides a safe and nurturing environment where individual needs-whether social, emotional, or learning-based-are met with care and understanding. With a strong sense of community at its heart, the school helps pupils to grow in confidence, develop their talents, and prepare for bright futures both in and beyond Bexhill.</p><p><strong>Your Role:</strong></p><ul><li>Supporting learners on a one-to-one basis often with complex behavioural needs</li><li>Working with other support staff to engage pupils in class</li><li>Providing feedback to teachers and parents</li><li>Be available 8:30-3:30pm, full-time (mon-fri)</li></ul><p><strong>What you will need:</strong></p><ul><li>A range of behaviour management techniques</li><li>To have worked with learners with a range of needs</li><li>The ability to engage a young person in learning through a range of methods</li><li>To be able to commit to working at the school for long period of time</li><li>A resilient attitude</li><li>Any form of restraint training will be preferable - please state when applying if this is something you have had experience with</li></ul><strong>Why choose Engage Education?</strong><ul><li>We pay all our staff in line with the Agency Worker Regulations, meaning your pay will be equal to that of a permanent employee</li><li>You will benefit from your own dedicated Engage consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance</li><li>You will be invited to our wide range of continued professional development (CPD) training sessions, provided by our in-house team of experienced senior leaders. These are completely free to attend!</li><li>Do you have friends or colleagues looking for work? Invite friends to join us &amp; earn a £50 Amazon voucher when they work 5 days! You can refer friends from the UK or from overseas and you can refer as many people as you like! The sky's the limit </li></ul><strong>How to apply</strong><p>If you're as excited about this role as we are, you can apply below - or get in touch with us directly.</p><p>If you're not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately you have not been successful for this role. We have a lot of applications to our positions, so don't be disheartened - you are still free to apply to one of our other vacancies that you may be more suited for. We will also keep your CV on file and continue to help you in your search for your next role.</p><p>All candidates will be required to undertake a valid enhanced Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance will be provided.</p><p>By applying for this role, you are consenting to Engage Education Ltd storing your personal details in our fully encrypted database, in line with GDPR requirements.</p><p>We look forward to hearing from you!</p>

<p>Job Description:</p> <p><strong>Female Support Worker</strong></p> <p>Location - Blackpool</p> <p>£13.50 per hour</p> <p><strong>Role Description Female Mental Health Support Worker</strong></p> <p>This post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1. Due to the nature of the role and the needs of the people we support, we can only accept applications from Female's for this position.</p> <p>Gray Healthcare are recruiting a new team of mental health support workers in Blackpool to support a lady in her 30's who has a diagnosis of Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder and Learning Disabilities who be living independently in her own home receiving 1:1 support 24 hours a day. The lady we will be supporting has a good sense of humour, enjoys arts &amp; crafts and shopping. She will be supported by a female only team on mixed shifts of days and waking nights.</p> <p><strong>Mental Health Support Worker Required Skills and Experience</strong></p> <ul> <li>Social care experience, ideally within mental health and with some experience of supporting individuals with Schizophrenia.</li> <li>Experience providing encouragement to a person with complex health needs and Learning Disabilities.</li> <li>Experience supporting individuals with behaviours which may be considered challenging.</li> <li>Experience implementing detailed care plans and risk assessments.</li> <li>You must have current Right to Work in the UK and have been employed in the UK for at least 6 months. <strong>We no longer have any certificates of sponsorship available and are unable to consider sponsorship.</strong></li> <li>This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references</li> </ul> <p><strong>Hours</strong></p> <p>24 hour contracts 2 x 12 hour shift per week during day + 2 sleeps. Sleeps are paid @ £100 per sleep.</p> <p><strong>Induction and Training</strong></p> <p>We provide an initial week of training which is a combination of online training. (Company induction, systems, and Medication.) Followed by in-person training on PROACT-SCIPr-UK which is a PBS approach to least restrictive practice, this is a therapeutic and proven alternative to restraint dominate approaches. You will then complete the person-centred training, specific to the person that you are supporting. Training continues throughout your time with Gray Healthcare, and we encourage you to develop and grow your career with us.</p> <p><strong>Benefits</strong></p> <ul> <li>Highly competitive salary</li> <li>Fully paid induction and training</li> <li>Company pension</li> <li>Professional development</li> <li>28 Days (Including Bank Holidays)</li> <li>Blue light card</li> <li>Additional annual leave with each year's service up to a maximum of 33 days</li> </ul> <p><strong>About Us</strong></p> <p>Gray Healthcare is a specialist Health and Social Care provider, supporting people with complex needs, disabilities and long-term conditions looking to step back into the community from in-patient support services. At Gray Healthcare, we offer our own dynamic approach to care, enabling people to move back into their own homes - into their own communities giving them control of their life. We create a bespoke support package for each individual, with support from our own multi-disciplinary team, adaptable to meet all current and future needs.</p>

Female Mental Health Support Worker

<p><strong><em>Support Worker - Supported Living / Mental Health - £26.9k to £28.8k + allowances + excellent benefits - SE London / Catford</em></strong></p><p>This is an opportunity for an experienced Support Worker to join a not-for-profit organisation that provides supported living and supported housing services for vulnerable individuals who have experienced social exclusion, disadvantages or homelessness but have retained the capacity to make independent choices. They work proactively with their partners to support their residents through their journey to independence and social inclusion.</p><p>The Support Worker will take a person-centred approach and work within a high or medium support service, housing vulnerable adults with enduring mental health and challenging behaviours. The post holder will empower the residents and support them on their journey to independent living, whilst along the way help to make each day of their lives as fulfilling and meaningful as possible.</p><p><strong>SALARY ETC:</strong></p><ul><li>£26.9k, reviewed to £28.8k after probation period.</li><li>Sleep-in allowance when on sleep in shift, of £70</li><li>Excellent benefits package that includes; enhanced holidays, healthcare plan and wellness, learning and development, retail discounts, additional leave, events etc.</li><li>Permanent, full-time role, 37.5 hours/week</li><li>Various shifts on a rota basis, including day, evening and occasional weekend and sleep-in shifts (allowance paid for sleep-in shifts)</li><li>South East London / Catford</li></ul><p><strong>REQUIREMENTS:</strong></p><ul><li>At least 2 years' experience as a Support Worker within mental health services/supported living services.</li><li>Experience of providing high dependency support.</li><li>Experience of working with 10 to 15 clients/caseloads at a time.</li><li>Must be living in UK, with full rights to work in the UK (No Sponsorship available).</li><li>Undergraduate degree or vocational qualification in health and social care.</li><li>Good knowledge of mental health-related illnesses &amp; awareness/experience of supported living.</li><li>To be aware of the needs of service users of a supported living environment.</li><li>Great administration and organisation skills.</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in order to communicate appropriately with people at all levels.</li><li>Self-motivated and able to use own initiative to find solutions.</li><li>Warm and friendly demeanour with a positive and open-minded attitude.</li></ul><p><strong>DUTIES TO INCLUDE:</strong></p><ul><li>Commit to a 24hr premises rota to ensure safety and security of tenants and ensure that unauthorised persons are not permitted into the premises.</li><li>To be responsible for a caseload of clients and for completing personalised needs and safety assessments, creating person centred support plans and identifying SMART goals with the active involvement of tenants and where possible their relatives and other professionals involved in their support provision.</li><li>Review needs assessments, risk assessments and support plans regularly.</li><li>Whilst liaising with Revenues &amp; Benefit Officer, support tenants with welfare benefits and housing options.</li><li>Manage daily interactions and tenant queries in a way which provides reassurance and understanding.</li><li>Assist in the reception of tenants, relatives and visitors to the Accommodation and maintain excellent hospitality.</li><li>Perform routine health, safety, security and surveillance checks to monitor tenant wellbeing.</li><li>To handle incidents in a calm and professional manner and to fully record and report all occurrences.</li><li>Ensure tenants are aware of all appointments and accompanied to such appointments if needed. Attend supervision sessions and training and review, external partner agencies.</li><li>Supporting tenants with social inclusion, and empowering them to be involved in education and employment.</li><li>To support in clearing and re-furnishing vacancy rooms in preparation for re-letting. To support clients to clean and tidy their rooms where this is an identified area of support.</li></ul>

Mental Health Support Worker - Supported Living

<p>We are seeking dedicated and compassionate Support Workers to join our team in Retford DN22 and surrounding areas .</p> <p>This role is based in residential units that offer a service for adults with autism and learning disabilities</p> <p>As an agency worker, you will have the flexibility to choose shifts that fit your schedule while providing vital care and support to individuals in need.</p> <p><strong>Please do not apply if you do not have a current MAPA/Safety Intervention or PMVA Certificate. Applicants without will not be considered.</strong></p> <p>Please note: due to the needs of the service, only female applicants will be considered at this time.</p> <p><strong>Your Role:</strong></p> <p>As a Support Worker, you will:</p> <ul> <li>Assist individuals with daily living activities, including personal care, meal preparation, and medication administration.</li> <li>Provide emotional support and companionship.</li> <li>Promote independence and enhance quality of life.</li> <li>Maintain accurate records of care provided.</li> <li>Follow care plans and ensure the highest standards of support.</li> </ul> <p><strong>What We Are Looking For:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Experience in mental health is essential.</li> <li>A caring, empathetic, and patient approach.</li> <li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills.</li> <li>Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends, and nights.</li> <li>A valid PMVA/MAPA BILD-accredited breakaway training certificate is essential.</li> <li>A valid DBS check (or willingness to undergo one).</li> </ul> <p><strong>Why Join Us?</strong></p> <ul> <li>Competitive pay rates.</li> <li>Flexible working hours to suit your lifestyle.</li> <li>Opportunity to make a real difference in the community.</li> <li>Comprehensive training and ongoing support.</li> <li>Friendly and supportive team environment.</li> </ul> <p><strong>How to Apply:</strong></p> <p>If you're ready to start making a difference, we'd love to hear from you!</p> <p>Please apply via Indeed or contact Leanne (phone number removed) to apply today.</p>

<p>Staff Partners are currently looking for <strong>Mental Health Support Workers</strong> with a passion for delivering outstanding care.</p> <p>We are supporting a Private Mental health hospital in the <strong>Crewe</strong> area covering all aspects of Male Mental Health. At Staff Partners we have nationwide contracts with some of the largest, and most highly regarded private institutions in the country. Because of this, we are looking for enthusiastic Support Workers to begin picking up work as soon as possible.</p> <p>Both ADHOC work and Block bookings are available, and we are keen to find the best fit for you. We have a quick, easy and free compliance process, please dont hesitate to get in touch.</p> <ul> <li><em><strong>Please do not apply if you do not have a current PMVA Certificate. Applicants without will not be considered.</strong></em></li> </ul> <p><strong>Main Duties:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Provide care to people with mental health conditions</li> <li>Learn about individuals specific needs &amp; provide help in the most appropriate way</li> <li>Assist with medical &amp; welfare needs</li> <li>Report on medical &amp; welfare needs as required</li> <li>Safeguard</li> </ul> <p><strong>You will have </strong></p> <p> Knowledge of the Mental Health Act</p> <p> Patient centric &amp; commitment to delivering high quality care</p> <p> Fine tuned decision making skills</p> <p> Excellent organisational capability</p> <p> Effective communication skills</p> <p> Flexibility and a strong can do attitude</p> <p><strong>Why work with Staff Partners:</strong></p> <p> Excellent hourly rates</p> <p> Weekly pay</p> <p> As many shifts as you would like</p> <p> Be the first to hear about shifts we are preferred suppliers to many hospitals/sites</p> <p> Block bookings available</p> <p> A free fast track and very easy registration process</p> <p> Your own specialist consultant</p> <p> Training and support</p> <p> Excellent referral bonus</p> <p>For more information or to have a confidential chat on how I could help please feel free to contact me (Leanne) at Staff Partners</p>

MALE Mental Health Support Worker

<p>Affinity Workforce Solutions are currently seeking several dedicated Teaching Assistants, Learning Support Assistants to join our partner primary and secondary schools across the Swindon area. </p><p>This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a dynamic educational network, supporting pupils of all ages and contributing to inclusive, high-quality learning environments.</p><p>Key Responsibilities Of The Role:</p><ul><li>Supporting the teaching staff to help implement the curriculum.</li><li>Under the supervision of the class teacher, undertake a range of directed activities to support the educational and development needs of pupils.</li><li>Assist in the evaluation of student progress while feeding this back to the teacher.</li><li>Assist teachers with the organisation and maintenance of the classroom resources.</li></ul><p>Benefits of working with Affinity workforce Solutions:</p><ul><li>Flexible working.</li><li>Competitive pay.</li><li>Access to exclusive retail discounts and rewards.</li><li> 200 referral scheme </li><li>24/7 GP service.</li></ul><p>Essential Requirements:</p><ul><li>Good standard of education (5 x GCSE's - English and Maths C or above).</li><li>Valid enhance DBS.</li><li>Right to Work in the UK.</li><li>A positive, can-do attitude.</li></ul><p>Desirables:</p><ul><li>Have experience working with children (Does not have to be within a school setting).</li><li>A relevant, recognised qualification such as the NVQ for Teaching Assistants or Qualified first aider.</li></ul><p><em>Affinity Workforce Solutions are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its temporary workers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive pre-employment checking process including references from current and previous employers, health, right to work in the UK, an enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list. This role involves working with children daily and is therefore in regulated activity.</em></p><p></p>

Youth mental health support worker

<p><strong>Mental health Support Worker</strong></p><p><strong> 16.22 Umb </strong></p><p><strong>Cambridgeshire </strong></p><p><strong>Two week rota as follows:</strong></p><p><strong>Week 1:</strong> <strong>Mon- Thurs - 7.45 - 14.45, Friday - 7.45 -20.15</strong></p><p><strong>Week 2: Mon - Thurs 13.15 - 20.15, Sunday 7.45-20.15</strong></p><p><strong>Temp to Perm</strong></p><p><strong>Must have a DBS or be willing to do one</strong></p><p>Sellick Partnership are supporting an organisation to recruit for a mental health support worker on a temporary basis.</p><p><strong>Key responsibilities of the Mental Health Support Worker:</strong></p><ul><li>To engage the people who live at our services in a personalised plan of support and work with them to achieve their goals.</li><li>To provide practical information and advice relating to issues such as budgeting, welfare benefits, employment, training, relationships and health issues etc</li><li>To complete Safety Management Plans with the people who live in service, ensuring a positive &amp; collaborative risk management approach.</li><li>To refer to and/or make appointments with other organisations according to the person's needs.</li><li>To work collaboratively with people receiving the service empowering them to make decisions about their support.</li><li>To work with a range of other professionals such as social workers and landlords</li></ul><p><strong>Essential Criteria of the Mental Health Support Worker:</strong></p><ul><li>Enhanced DBS</li><li>Knowledge of mental health OR experience within a similar background</li></ul><p>Please apply direct or call Chrissie at the Derby Office for more information.</p><p><em>Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.</em></p>

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