We are now taking applications for Bank Mental Health Support Worker positions - relevant H&SC sector experience and unrestricted UK right to work are essential, and candidates with full UK valid Driving Licence will be given preference.
Please Note: we cannot offer visa sponsorship!
This position is for a Bank mental health support position, working on a casual contract with varied shifts, subject to availability. Being available to cover evenings (between 4 - 10 pm) and weekend shifts (between 8 am - 10 pm) is a must.
Pay: £13.01 p/h weekdays; £13.59 p/h weekends + holiday entitlement (pro rata, based on FTE of 5.6 weeks p/a).
We are an established, South West based specialist supported living and outreach services provider for adults. We support clients with a wide range of complex needs, including
- Mental health needs
- Forensic
- Autism or Asperger’s
- Learning disabilities
- Substance addictions
- Complex and distressed behaviours
Our staff teams provide support around all aspects of daily living, including e.g. managing tenancies & room care, finances & benefits, dietary needs/grocery shopping/meal planning, mental & physical health, medication & appointments, correspondence, accessing the community, working/volunteering, relationships, etc.
If you have previous experience in (mental health) support, or similar work within health & social care, and if you are looking for a permanent contract that still offers flexibility around other commitments, our Bank Mental Health Support positions could be for you.
Our bank staff are highly valued as they provide flexible, but reliable support to cover for staff absences, holidays, sickness, etc.
Whilst bank shift availability fluctuates throughout the year, in addition to our service in Weston, we also have 7 support teams + satellite houses across Bristol & Bath. Candidates who are willing to work across areas, will generally have access to shifts every week. On this basis, we are looking for candidates who can offer reasonably regular availability, including some availability over the summer and winter holiday periods and willingness to cover evening & weekend shifts.
We are not an agency, but a direct employer, and in order to ensure adequate continuity of support for our clients, we cannot consider candidates who are looking for temping positions, a very ad hoc role, or only for occasional shifts.
The benefits of working for us:
· Working with you to create accommodating hours to be flexible around your individual needs.
· Working hours between 8am and 10pm. - Waking night shifts may be available for candidates with an interest in nights work.
· Inclusive environment with an accommodating company culture and a family feel.
· Regular events for employees & service users, such as fun & training days, Christmas parties, etc.
· High quality, interesting, regular training opportunities in a range of subjects beyond the usual mandatory training.
· Paid for enhanced DBS.
· Genuine career development opportunities
Generous mileage allowance paid if using your own car
· Cycle to work scheme & work cycle mileage allowance
· Friends and Family referral scheme
To apply, please send a copy of your CV and cover letter stating why you are interested and what you feel you can bring to the role/any experience you have had.
Please note that all job offers are subject to candidates providing evidence of their right to work in the UK, a DBS check and two employer references.
UK Right to Work: all candidates are required to provide evidence of their nationality, including date of birth & right to work share code (where applicable) at point of application.
We normally contact shortlisted candidates within 2 weeks. If you have not heard from us within that time, your application on this occasion has been unsuccessful.
Privacy notice: We may keep application records for all candidates for up to 3 months and may contact you if further relevant positions come up.
Job Types: Permanent, Zero hours contract
Pay: £13.01-£13.59 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Weston-super-Mare, Somerset: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Do you have reasonably regular availability to cover some daytime, evening & weekend bank shifts, as well as some availability over the summer & winter school holiday periods?
Experience:
- Mental Health/Health & Social Care: 1 year (required)
Language:
- Good level of spoken & written English + IT & record keeping (required)
Licence/Certification:
- NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care (preferred)
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
