Mental Health Support Worker

Mental Health Support Worker focuses on in this vital health and social care role, you will support young adults and children with mental health needs to enhance their well-being and independence.

What the role involves

• In this vital health and social care role, you will support young adults and children with mental health needs to enhance their well-being and independence.
• Providing direct care and emotional support to adults with a range of mental health conditions.
• Applying de-escalation techniques to manage challenging situations calmly and safely.
• Supporting daily living activities, including meal preparation, routines, and community engagement.
• Maintaining accurate digital care plans, incident reports, and risk assessments.
• Collaborating effectively with families, healthcare professionals, and multi-disciplinary teams (MDTs) to ensure positive outcomes.

Skills and requirements

• A minimum of 12 months’ experience supporting adults with mental health needs.
• Experience managing challenging behaviours and safeguarding vulnerable adults.
• Confidence using digital care systems for documentation and reporting.
• Eligibility to work in the UK (Right to Work documentation required).

Confirmed role details

• 00 - £16.00 per year.

Candidate fit

• patience, respectful communication, safeguarding awareness, and steady support habits

Additional role context

• Rota’s 4 weeks in advance.
• Ongoing training and development, including specialist clinical refreshers.
• Supportive management and clear career progression opportunities.