Mental Health Support Worker

We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, accepting of all, and free from discrimination and bias. We have a simple vision and strategy that defines what we are trying to achieve, our purpose, and our approach which underpin the principles of Adult Social Care, and we continue to work in support of this. In a simple sense, all our work, at whatever level, should continue to support the strategy of: ‘Providing support, in the least intrusive manner possible, based on the assets, resources, and abilities that are available to people’. Our Values: Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent. Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best. Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one. Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve. Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents. Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do. What is the job role? Axholme Services supports citizens with enduring Mental Health illness with their recovery journey and on to independence within the community. We provide support within our reablement unit as well as delivering Outreach to people living independently in the community. The role involves working on a 7-day rolling rota to include weekends, bank holidays, and sleep-in duties. Enhancements are made for shift work as well as additional payments for sleep-in duties. This role is 17 hours per week. This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and as such, appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Who are we looking for? Experience is not essential, but enthusiasm, the ability to encourage people, and respect for citizens’ rights and choices whilst at all times treating people with dignity and respect are essential. The interview process will be in two parts: the first will be written assessments, and the second part will be a formal in-person interview. If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our accessibility page to see how we can assist you. Guaranteed Interview Scheme:

As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria: Members of the Armed Forces and veterans Are currently in care or have previously been in care If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition For full details on the application process, please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'. If there is any evidence of a candidate using AI to complete their application, then the application will be rejected unless the candidate can provide a justification which the Council considers to be reasonable. Interview date(s):

Wednesday 19-02-2025 & Thursday 20-02-2025 About Coventry:

Coventry has a proud, innovative, and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change. We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant, and diverse. At Coventry, we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together, and find better ways of doing things. To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities. If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and benefits package - to find out more please visit

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