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Are you an experienced Senior Clinical Psychologist looking for a rewarding career where you can make a difference and changes lives for the better? Join the team at Thornford Park as a Senior Clinical/Forensic Psychologist working 30 hours a week and enjoy support from a regional network of healthcare professionals. You will be working at Thornford Park, and will provide the Ward Psychologist role across the male and female PICU's. There is a strong emphasis on teamwork and CPD at Thornford Park, where you will have continuous access to a range of training opportunities to move your career forward. What you will be doing Reporting to the Consultant Clinical Psychologist, you will be responsible for assisting in the delivery of delivering strategic and clinical strategies to grow and further develop the care pathway through specialist psychological advice and consultations. You will lead and oversee the specialised psychological programme and the transdisciplinary team where you will provide supervision and training to your peers to ensure they understand the concepts and principles underpinning the framework and the specialised skills required to work successfully within this service model. You will have experience and knowledge in carrying a designated caseload, including assessing service users with complex needs, and designing and delivering specialist psychological treatment within mental health care services. We value your professional growth and offer numerous career development opportunities. Our extensive range of courses is designed to help you grow and succeed in your career. It's a career that brings pride and fulfilment a true representation of what delivering great healthcare should feel like. As a Senior Clinical/Forensic Psychologist you will be: <ul> <li>Autonomous in managing your own caseload, which will involve working with complex service-users.</li><li>Attending regular clinical and service development meetings, such as MDT's, CPA's, referrals, and other hospital-wide meetings</li><li>An integral part of the Multi-Disciplinary Team on the two PICU's</li><li>Providing both long &amp; short-term work, which includes being able to undertake clinical assessments to determine clinical needs &amp; treatment plans.</li><li>Providing both individual and group work to the patients.</li><li>Maintaining monthly clinical supervision as well as regular line-management supervision</li><li>Providing clinical supervision to nursing staff/therapy staff as appropriate and facilitating in the provision of reflective practice.</li><li>Providing both written &amp; verbal contributions to MDT &amp; CPA process</li><li>Supporting the MDT in the development and review of care plans</li><li>Offering specialist clinical advice including the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation, and evaluation of programmes of care within the service</li><li>Contributing to professional development within the team</li><li>Contributing to teaching as part of Induction/mandatory training.</li><li>Contributing to audit and research as directed by the line manager</li></ul> To be successful in this role, you'll need: <ul> <li>BPS accredited and HCPC approved Doctorate.</li><li>Have HCPC Registration.</li><li>Chartered Member of the BPS.</li><li>Evidence of engagement in mental health networks.</li><li>Post-doctoral level knowledge and application of research methodology, research design and complex, multivariate data analysis.</li><li>Experience in using psychological models and theories to address a range of risk and behavioural issues.</li></ul> Where you will be working: Location: Thornford Park, Crookham Hill, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 8ET Thornford Park Hospital, part of Elysium Healthcare, is an independent 143 bedded hospital set in 23 acres of parkland on the outskirts of Newbury, Berkshire (close to the Hampshire borders). We provide services for male and female patients detained under the Mental Health Act (1983) who require care in conditions of medium and low security. Our service users, many of whom have forensic histories, require long-term treatment and rehabilitation and present with multiple problems, challenging and high-risk behaviour and complex care needs. In addition to the mental health wards, Thornford Park has a 14-bedded low secure service for male patients with Autistic Spectrum Disorders, commissioned by NHS England, a medium/low secure service for females with a Learning Disability, and a medium secure service for males with Learning Disability. We also have two Psychiatric Intensive Care Units, one for males and one for females, providing holistic assessment and treatment for individuals experiencing crisis What you will get: <ul> <li>Annual salary of up to £57,000 pro rata</li><li>The equivalent of 33 days annual leave pro rata - (inc Bank Holidays) plus your birthday off!</li><li>Free lunchtime meal and parking</li><li>Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance.</li><li>24 hour GP Service to ensure you are the best you can be</li><li>Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals.</li><li>Pension contribution to secure your future.</li><li>Life Assurance for added peace of mind.</li><li>Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time.</li><li>There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts, special offers and much more.</li></ul> About your next employer: You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities &amp; Autism, Children &amp; Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally. Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each pe

Senior Clinical/Forensic Psychologist Part-Time

Aspiring Psychologist - Mental Health Assistant - Wantage An excellent role has recently become available to support students who struggle with learning difficulties in the classroom! This highly regarded specialist school look after students between the ages of 4 and 16 who have a primary diagnosis of Autism. Your role will be to mainly support learners while incorporating therapy and their curriculum. You will ensure that they are reaching all their goals both academically and personally, ensuring that they are reaching all the necessary age-appropriate milestones! Your role as a Mental Health Teaching Assistant will also include providing general classroom support to the class teacher. These duties will include helping manage general classroom behaviour, help with lesson preparation, help keep the class tidy and listen to the students read and practice their phonics. The successful Mental Health Teaching Assistant will be calm and compassionate but also confident. You will take initiative well and be able to adapt your approach to match the needs of the children. Some children in the class will need extra support. Some may have learning difficulties and need help to stay on track with their tasks. Experience working with children will be beneficial, but not essential. Personality is most important. If you are confident and bubbly then this school wants to hear from you! Individuals who are working towards a career in psychology, education or any other related field are most welcome to apply. This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience working with vulnerable children. Key information: <ul> <li>Psychology Graduate</li><li>Mental Health Teaching Assistant </li><li>Wantage</li><li>Training Provided </li><li>£83 - £100 per day</li><li>Term time only</li><li>Small class sizes</li><li>Good travel links</li><li>ASAP Start </li></ul> Psychology Graduate - Mental Health Teaching Assistant - Wantage - ASAP Start

Aspiring Psychologist - Mental Health Assistant - Wantage

About Us DrPA has been operating in secure environments since 2014 providing General Practitioner services and we are now growing to provide a complete healthcare service at Campsfield House Immigration Removal Centre (IRC). This will be delivered directly or through a range of specialist partners who are experts in their field click apply for full job details

Band 6 Registered Mental Health Nurse

Are you a qualified Psychologist with experience in Autism and ADHD assessments? We're recruiting for a flexible, face-to-face role conducting specialist assessments in the Wallingford area. This opportunity offers excellent pay per case and the chance to work at your own pace - ideal for clinicians seeking autonomy and variety. Key Details: <ul> <li>Job Title: Psychologist - Autism &amp; ADHD Assessments</li><li>Location: Wallingford (face-to-face assessments required)</li><li>Contract Type: Freelance / Locum</li><li>Schedule: 1-2 assessments per week (flexible)</li><li>Rate of Pay:<ul> <li>ASD Assessment: £250 - £350</li><li>ADHD Assessment: £250 - £300</li><li>Joint Assessment: £350 - £450</li><li>30-min Follow-up: £80 - £100</li><li>60-min Medication Review: £130 - £150</li></ul> </li><li>Start Date: ASAP</li><li>Contact: Nicole Jordan - / </li></ul> A Day in the Life of a Psychologist: You'll be conducting high-quality face-to-face assessments for Autism and ADHD, supporting diagnostic clarity and care planning. This role is ideal for clinicians who prefer working independently and want to focus on meaningful clinical work without the constraints of full-time hours. Requirements &amp; Qualifications: <ul> <li>HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist</li><li>ADOS-2 trained (essential); ADIR training highly desirable</li><li>Experience in Autism and ADHD diagnostic assessments</li><li>Strong clinical documentation and formulation skills</li><li>Ability to work independently and manage your own schedule</li></ul> Why Apply? <ul> <li>High pay per assessment</li><li>Flexible schedule - 1-2 cases per week</li><li>Opportunity to focus on specialist clinical work</li><li>Supportive referral and admin process</li><li>Ideal for clinicians seeking portfolio careers or part-time work</li></ul> Know a Psychologist looking for locum work? Refer them today and earn £250 when they start!Click here to refer now

Psychologist - Autism & ADHD Assessments £250-£450 per case Flexible Work

Mental Health Support Worker - Summertown Our specialist school in Summertown is looking for a Mental Health Support Worker to join our dedicated team, providing essential care and support to pupils with SEMH challenges, learning difficulties, and complex needs.This specialist school offer a nurturing and inclusive environment where every young person is seen, heard, and supported. Many of their students face significant barriers to learning, and we are committed to offering them the emotional and educational tools they need to thrive.We are seeking a Mental Health Support Worker who can bring empathy, patience, and a strong understanding of emotional and behavioural needs. In this role, you will provide tailored 1:1 and small-group emotional support to students who often struggle with self-regulation, anxiety, trauma, or attachment difficulties. As a Mental Health Support Worker, your responsibilities will include: <ul><li>Offering 1:1 and small-group emotional support tailored to students with SEMH and learning needs</li><li>Supporting students with self-expression, emotional regulation, and managing behaviour positively</li><li>Creating individual support plans in partnership with the SEN team and therapists</li><li>Building consistent, trusting relationships with students to foster emotional safety</li><li>Supporting transitions between lessons and managing emotional dysregulation</li><li>Helping develop social communication skills and resilience strategies</li><li>Working alongside teachers, parents/carers, and external professionals to ensure holistic support</li><li>Tracking emotional and behavioural progress and contributing to review meetings</li></ul> The ideal Mental Health Support Worker will: <ul><li>Have experience supporting children or young people with SEMH, special educational needs, or behavioural challenges</li><li>Bring a calm, consistent and non-judgemental approach</li><li>Be emotionally resilient and able to de-escalate challenging situations</li><li>Have relevant qualifications (e.g., Psychology, Education, Youth Work) - desirable but not essential</li><li>Have a passion for inclusion, mental health advocacy, and trauma-informed care</li></ul>Key Details<ul><li>Mental Health Support Worker - Summertown, Oxford</li><li> 85- 100 per day (depending on experience)</li><li>ASAP Start </li><li>Full-time, long-term</li><li>Specialist SEMH and Complex Needs School</li></ul>This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone looking to make a genuine impact in a meaningful career, whether you're a recent graduate, aspiring SEN teacher, future therapist, or simply someone passionate about supporting vulnerable children.If you're ready to step into a rewarding role where every day brings purpose, growth, and connection, apply now to become a Mental Health Support Worker in Oxford!

Mental Health Support Worker - Summertown

Aspiring Psychologist - Mental Health Assistant - Wantage An excellent role has recently become available to support students who struggle with learning difficulties in the classroom!This highly regarded specialist school look after students between the ages of 4 and 16 who have a primary diagnosis of Autism. Your role will be to mainly support learners while incorporating therapy and their curriculum. You will ensure that they are reaching all their goals both academically and personally, ensuring that they are reaching all the necessary age-appropriate milestones! Your role as a Mental Health Teaching Assistant will also include providing general classroom support to the class teacher. These duties will include helping manage general classroom behaviour, help with lesson preparation, help keep the class tidy and listen to the students read and practice their phonics.The successful Mental Health Teaching Assistant will be calm and compassionate but also confident. You will take initiative well and be able to adapt your approach to match the needs of the children. Some children in the class will need extra support. Some may have learning difficulties and need help to stay on track with their tasks.Experience working with children will be beneficial, but not essential. Personality is most important. If you are confident and bubbly then this school wants to hear from you!Individuals who are working towards a career in psychology, education or any other related field are most welcome to apply. This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience working with vulnerable children. Key information: <ul><li>Psychology Graduate</li><li>Mental Health Teaching Assistant </li><li>Wantage</li><li>Training Provided </li><li> 83 - 100 per day</li><li>Term time only</li><li>Small class sizes</li><li>Good travel links</li><li>ASAP Start </li></ul>Psychology Graduate - Mental Health Teaching Assistant - Wantage - ASAP Start

Our mission at Response is to enable people of all ages to live a more fulfilled life by providing excellent mental health services, housing, and supported living. Do you have the desire to empower and promote independence and an interest in mental health? Mental Health Support Worker - £25,325 - £27,378 per annum (Salaries vary depending on experiences) Hours 37 hours per week, Monday Sunday, inclusive of bank holidays, shifts include mornings, evenings, weekends &amp; sleep in s. Service Grove House, Oxford. What You ll Be Doing: Response is looking for an enthusiastic, caring person to join their dedicated team at Grove House. Grove House is designed to meet the needs of residents with enduring mental health. It is staffed 24 hours a day, with staff available during the day and a sleep in member of staff. Grove House staff offer a high level of support, and clients work closely with staff to achieve their personal goals and gain increased independence before taking the next step in their journey. As a Mental Health Support Worker, you will be responsible for providing person-centred support to residents with serious mental illness including adults who have a primary diagnosis of a psychotic illness often with one or more coexisting conditions such physical health issues, neurodiversity, drugs &amp; alcohol use and cognitive impairment. Support workers work with residents to enable them to achieve and sustain a rewarding life in the community. Working proactively with residents to promote independence, well-being and ability to manage their own mental health. Staff are responsible for ensuring safety is always maintained though good housing management, risk assessment and health &amp; safety practice. Supporting people to maintain tenancies, look after their homes and develop daily living skills. Our clients really appreciate the passion from our Support Workers too: The staff are caring, kind, compassionate and understanding. They support me and care for me and are first class. I am happier now than I have been in years. Client in Adult Services. Overall job responsibility: Further detail can be viewed in the Job Description. Some of the core duties include: <ul> <li>Provide emotional support, encouragement, and practical assistance to residents with daily living activities. This may include medication assistance, engaging with interests, education, accessing community groups/facilities, employment, teaching life skills such as shopping, budgeting, using public transport and skills such as planning to prepare and cook meals, maintain accommodation.</li> <li>Foster a supportive and empowering environment that promotes residents' independence.</li> <li>Support and monitor clients physical and mental health through key working and ensuring access where appropriate to primary health services or liaising with mental health services.</li> <li>Support clients to attend appointments where required.</li> <li>Ensure daily paperwork is completed.</li> <li>Support the Service Manager to achieve monthly service</li> <li>Comply with all Health and Safety measures to keep residents, visitors, colleagues and yourself safe.</li> <li>Proactive approach to maintain properties and resident rooms to a good standard</li> <li>Comply with all Health and Safety measures to keep residents, visitors, colleagues and yourself safe.</li> <li>Promote family, friend and carers engagement, ensuring they are involved in their loved one s support and given information about the service.</li> </ul> The Successful Applicant: Our main priority for all our roles at Response is to find people that can live our values every day Caring, Safe, Creative and Aspirational. Essential criteria: <ul> <li>GCSE s in English and Maths (or equivalent)</li> <li>A commitment to undertake continual personal development including completing the Care Certificate</li> <li>IT literate with experience using MS Office packages.</li> <li>Good communication skills, written, verbal and listening.</li> <li>Flexible approach to working hours, including weekends.</li> <li>A genuine interest in mental health and well-being with a commitment to delivering Response's mission.</li> <li>Ability to provide non-judgemental, emotional and practical support to residents.</li> <li>A genuine interest in mental health and well-being with a commitment to delivering Response's mission.</li> <li>Demonstrates high levels of personal and professional integrity working to Response s vision, mission and values</li> <li>Ability to follow health and safety procedures.</li> <li>Demonstrate respect for difference and diversity</li> </ul> What We Offer: <ul> <li>33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) </li> <li>Blue Light card and other discounted shopping</li> <li>Employee Assistance Plan - with access to free counselling </li> <li>Cycle to Work Scheme </li> <li>Enhanced family friendly leave</li> <li>Professional qualification sponsorship and study leave </li> <li>£500 refer a friend bonus scheme </li> <li>Optional health cash care plan with money off prescriptions and treatments</li> <li>Wellbeing hub and mental wellbeing support app approved by NHS</li> <li>Free flu jabs</li> <li>Free DBS application</li> </ul> You will receive the training and confidence to use core therapeutic talk therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Strength-based Trauma Informed Care and Mutual Aid to provide the best possible support to our clients. If this Mental Health Support Worker position sounds like the role for you then please apply today! We would love to hear from you! This vacancy may be closed early. To learn more about Response and what we do, please visit our website. Closing date 23/10/2025. Our employees and clients come from all over the world, we proudly promote a friendly and inclusive culture and are registered as a Disability Confident Employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our clients. All our roles require an enhanced DBS check, two references from most recent employers and you must have the right to work in the UK.

Mental Health Support Worker, Grove House, Oxford

Mental Health Assistant/Aspiring Therapist - ReadingASAP Start - Full-time PositionAre you passionate about supporting children and young people with their mental health and emotional wellbeing?An inclusive and forward-thinking SEN and SEMH school in Reading is seeking a Mental Health Assistant to join their dedicated team. This full-time, long-term role is ideal for individuals who want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable children and young people.You will be working with students aged 5 to 19 who may have Autism, ADHD, anxiety, trauma-related behaviours, and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs. As a Mental Health Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting pupils with their emotional regulation, self-esteem, behaviour, and engagement in learning.Key Details:<ul><li>Role: Mental Health Assistant</li><li>Location: Reading</li><li>Salary: 89- 100 per day</li><li>Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm</li><li>Ideal for: Psychology, Counselling, Education, or Criminology graduates, or anyone passionate about mental health and child development</li></ul>As a Mental Health Assistant you will help implement therapeutic and trauma-informed practises within the classroom setting to help students manage anxiety and build confidence. You will work closely with SEN professionals, therapists and teachers to ensure consistent care and create a safe, calm and nurturing environment for students to thrive.This Mental Health Assistant role is perfect for aspiring Psychologists, Youth Workers, Therapists, Teachers, or Social Workers looking to gain hands-on experience in a specialist educational setting. You'll receive full training and support from a highly experienced team committed to inclusive education and emotional wellbeing.If you are empathetic, resilient, and motivated to make a lasting impact on young lives - apply now!Apply directly via this advert or contact Ed at Academics for more information.Mental Health Assistant / Aspiring Therapist - Reading

Mental Health Assistant/Aspiring Therapist - Reading

Our mission at Response is to enable people of all ages to live a more fulfilled life by providing excellent mental health services, housing, and supported living. Do you have the desire to empower and promote independence and an interest in mental health? Senior Mental Health Support Worker - £27,560 - £30,680 per annum (Salaries vary depending on experiences) Hours 37 hours per week, Monday Sunday, inclusive of bank holidays, shifts include mornings, evenings, weekends and sleep ins. Service Papist Way, Wallingford. What You ll Be Doing: Papist Way is home to 10 residents with acute mental health needs, working alongside the Adult Mental Health Team. Our roles offer employees variety where every day is different whilst also giving a great sense of pride seeing the positive impact you can have on others. As a Senior Mental Health Support Worker, you will be responsible for leading shifts, medication management, delegate tasks, manage incidents, monitor the health &amp; safety of the project and residents. You will mentor support workers, leading by positive example alongside having your own case load. You will be responsible for providing person-centred support to clients with serious mental illness including adults who have a primary diagnosis of a psychotic illness often with one or more coexisting conditions such physical health issues, neurodiversity, drugs &amp; alcohol use and cognitive impairment. Our clients really appreciate the passion from our Support Workers too: The staff are caring, kind, compassionate and understanding. They support me and care for me and are first class. I am happier now than I have been in years. Client in Adult Services. Overall job responsibility: Further detail can be viewed in the Job Description. <ul> <li>Lead shifts, delegating set diarised and daily tasks</li> <li>Take the lead during incidents, safeguarding and complaints in the absence of the manager, ensuring policies and procedures are adhered.</li> <li>Ensure all staff are completing relevant health and safety tasks</li> <li>Mentor new support workers through induction including the completion of the Care Certificate and medication training. Complete the care certificate assessors training.</li> <li>Work within a One Team Approach and ensure this culture permiates through out the team and lead by example.</li> <li>Respond to service phone queries and requests from both internal and external customers in a timely manner and delegating where appropriate to other members of the team.</li> <li>Undertake assessments of referrals and attend regular assessment and risk management training.</li> <li>Provide emotional support, encouragement, and practical assistance to residents with daily living activities. This may include medication assistance, engaging with interests, education, accessing community groups/facilities, employment, teaching life skills such as shopping, budgeting, using public transport and skills such as planning to prepare and cook meals, maintain accommodation.</li> <li>Ensure risk is continuously assessed and risk management plans are kept up to date </li> <li>Comply and remain up to date with all safeguarding policies and procedures for both Adults and Children and Young People</li> <li>Always represent the company in a professional and appropriate manner by considering punctuality, personal appearance and professional boundaries, including equal opportunities.</li> </ul> The Successful Applicant: Our main priority for all our roles at Response is to find people that can live our values every day Caring, Safe, Creative and Aspirational. Essential criteria: <ul> <li>GCSE s in English and Maths (or equivalent)</li> <li>A commitment to undertake continual personal development.</li> <li>Detailed understanding of mental health and wellbeing challenges and the level of care and support residents may require.</li> <li>An understanding of current approaches to mental health practice.</li> <li>Have good knowledge of how to support with referrals and assessments</li> <li>An understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion issues impacting people s lives.</li> <li>IT literate with experience using MS Office packages.</li> <li>Previous related work experience.</li> <li>Good communication skills, written, verbal and listening.</li> <li>A genuine interest in mental health and well-being with a commitment to delivering Response's mission.</li> </ul> What We Offer: <ul> <li>25 days annual leave and standard bank and public holidays.</li> <li>Blue Light card and other discounted shopping.</li> <li>Employee Assistant Programme - with access to free counselling. </li> <li>Cycle to Work Scheme (after probation)</li> <li>Enhanced family friendly leave.</li> <li>Professional qualification sponsorship and study leave. </li> <li>£500 refer a friend bonus scheme. </li> <li>Optional health cash care plan with money off prescriptions and treatments</li> <li>Wellbeing hub and mental wellbeing support app approved by NHS.</li> <li>Free flu jabs.</li> <li>Free DBS application.</li> </ul> You will receive the training and confidence to use core therapeutic talk therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Strength-based Trauma Informed Care and Mutual Aid to provide the best possible support to our clients. If this Senior Mental Health Support Worker position sounds like the role for you then please apply today! We would love to hear from you! This vacancy may be closed early. To learn more about Response and what we do, please visit our website. Closing date 16/10/2025 All our roles require a DBS check, two references from most recent employers and you must have the right to work in the UK Unfortunately, Response are not able to offer sponsorship under the points based system. Should you apply for the role and require sponsorship, you will be withdrawn from the recruitment process. Our employees and clients come from all over the world, we proudly promote a friendly and inclusive culture and are registered as a Disability Confident Employer.

Senior Mental Health Support Worker - Papist

Our mission at Response is to enable people of all ages to live a more fulfilled life by providing excellent mental health services, housing, and supported living. Do you have the desire to empower and promote independence and an interest in mental health? Senior Mental Health Support Worker - £27,560 - £30,680 per annum (Salaries vary depending on experiences) Hours 37 hours per week, Monday Sunday, inclusive of bank holidays, shifts include mornings, evenings, weekends and sleep ins. Service Carramar, Thatcham, Berkshire. What You ll Be Doing: Response is looking for an enthusiastic, caring person to join their dedicated team at Carramar. The Carramar team focuses on providing care for clients in a 24 hour, 7 day a week supported housing service in Thatcham. The Carramar team creates a comfortable, safe and pleasant environment while helping residents work towards more independent living in the future. As a Senior Mental Health Support Worker, you will be responsible for leading shifts, medication management, delegate tasks, manage incidents, monitor the health &amp; safety of the project and residents. You will mentor support workers, leading by positive example alongside having your own case load. You will be responsible for providing person-centred support to clients with serious mental illness including adults who have a primary diagnosis of a psychotic illness often with one or more coexisting conditions such physical health issues, neurodiversity, drugs &amp; alcohol use and cognitive impairment. Our clients really appreciate the passion from our Support Workers too: The staff are caring, kind, compassionate and understanding. They support me and care for me and are first class. I am happier now than I have been in years. Client in Adult Services. Overall job responsibility: Further detail can be viewed in the Job Description. <ul> <li>Lead shifts, delegating set diarised and daily tasks</li> <li>Take the lead during incidents, safeguarding and complaints in the absence of the manager, ensuring policies and procedures are adhered.</li> <li>Ensure all staff are completing relevant health and safety tasks</li> <li>Mentor new support workers through induction including the completion of the Care Certificate and medication training. Complete the care certificate assessors training.</li> <li>Work within a One Team Approach and ensure this culture permiates through out the team and lead by example.</li> <li>Respond to service phone queries and requests from both internal and external customers in a timely manner and delegating where appropriate to other members of the team.</li> <li>Undertake assessments of referrals and attend regular assessment and risk management training.</li> <li>Provide emotional support, encouragement, and practical assistance to residents with daily living activities. This may include medication assistance, engaging with interests, education, accessing community groups/facilities, employment, teaching life skills such as shopping, budgeting, using public transport and skills such as planning to prepare and cook meals, maintain accommodation.</li> <li>Ensure risk is continuously assessed and risk management plans are kept up to date</li> <li>Comply and remain up to date with all safeguarding policies and procedures for both Adults and Children and Young People</li> <li>Always represent the company in a professional and appropriate manner by considering punctuality, personal appearance and professional boundaries, including equal opportunities.</li> </ul> The Successful Applicant: Our main priority for all our roles at Response is to find people that can live our values every day Caring, Safe, Creative and Aspirational. Essential criteria: <ul> <li>GCSE s in English and Maths (or equivalent)</li> <li>A commitment to undertake continual personal development.</li> <li>Detailed understanding of mental health and wellbeing challenges and the level of care and support residents may require.</li> <li>An understanding of current approaches to mental health practice.</li> <li>Have good knowledge of how to support with referrals and assessments</li> <li>An understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion issues impacting people s lives.</li> <li>IT literate with experience using MS Office packages.</li> <li>Previous related work experience.</li> <li>Good communication skills, written, verbal and listening.</li> <li>A genuine interest in mental health and well-being with a commitment to delivering Response's mission.</li> </ul> What We Offer: <ul> <li>25 days annual leave and standard bank and public holidays.</li> <li>Blue Light card and other discounted shopping.</li> <li>Employee Assistant Programme - with access to free counselling. </li> <li>Cycle to Work Scheme (after probation)</li> <li>Enhanced family friendly leave.</li> <li>Professional qualification sponsorship and study leave. </li> <li>£500 refer a friend bonus scheme. </li> <li>Optional health cash care plan with money off prescriptions and treatments</li> <li>Wellbeing hub and mental wellbeing support app approved by NHS.</li> <li>Free flu jabs.</li> <li>Free DBS application.</li> </ul> You will receive the training and confidence to use core therapeutic talk therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Strength-based Trauma Informed Care and Mutual Aid to provide the best possible support to our clients. If this Senior Mental Health Support Worker position sounds like the role for you then please apply today! We would love to hear from you! This vacancy may be closed early. To learn more about Response and what we do, please visit our website. Closing date 16/10/2025 All our roles require a DBS check, two references from most recent employers and you must have the right to work in the UK Unfortunately, Response are not able to offer sponsorship under the points based system. Should you apply for the role and require sponsorship, you will be withdrawn from the recruitment process. Our employees and clients come from all over the world, we proudly promote a friendly and inclusive culture and are registered as a Disability Confident Employer.

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