Make a real difference every day.
Join the vibrant team at Redjacket Specialist Care as a Mental Health Support Worker and help young people and adults build confidence, independence and brighter futures.
You’ll provide high-quality, person-centred support to individuals experiencing mental health challenges. Working in a safe and supportive environment, you’ll listen, encourage choice and involve people in decisions about their lives.
Guided by respect, empathy and dependability, you’ll help vulnerable adults develop their potential, feel valued and take positive steps towards greater independence.
What’s in it for you:
- Salary: £13.00-£13.75 per hour
- Introductory Foundation Training incentive (£85)
- Paid time to complete bespoke training courses
- Employee Mental Health Welfare Programs
- Expenses reimbursement scheme
- Mileage reimbursement for drivers
- Shuttle service provided for non-drivers
- Hours: Essential - Saturday and Sunday, 10am-6pm (opportunity for weekdays during holidays and additional work within our adults services division)
Key responsibilities:
- Make a difference – support clients’ mental and physical well-being
- Be hands-on – help with nutrition, medication and enhancing quality of life
- Bring the energy – encourage social, recreational and physical activities
- Keep people safe – promote safety by follow safeguarding policies and procedures
- Empower others – promote confidence, choice and independence
What we are looking for:
- A team player with a passion for supporting children and adults with mental health issues
- Caring, patient and empathetic nature
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Brilliant organisational and time-management skills
- A relevant qualification or experience in a similar role is desirable
Please be advised that, under the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006, it is a criminal offence for individuals who are barred from working in regulated activities to apply for any roles that involve working unsupervised with children or vulnerable adults.
This position requires direct, unsupervised access to vulnerable groups, and we will carry out all necessary background checks in compliance with safeguarding legislation. Any attempt to seek employment in breach of these legal restrictions will be reported to the appropriate authorities.
By applying for this role, you confirm that you are not barred from undertaking such regulated activities.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £13.00-£13.75 per hour
Benefits:
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Shuttle service provided
Application question(s):
- Do you have a full UK driving licence and own a car?
- Do you require a Visa switch or Sponsorship for this role?
- Please can you specify if you have a manual or automatic driving licence?
Work Location: In person
