Join Our Team as a Mental Health Support Worker
Are you a dedicated and experienced Mental Health Support Worker looking for a rewarding role supporting young adults and children with mental health needs across the North East? We are a leading care provider seeking compassionate, skilled professionals to deliver exceptional, person-centred care to individuals with mental health conditions and challenging behaviours.
This role is ideal for someone who is empathetic, patient and resilient, with a genuine passion for empowering clients to live fulfilling and independent lives at home.
What We Offer Our Care Team
We value our team and offer a rewarding package for this role:
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A competitive salary
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Rota’s 4 weeks in advance
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Ongoing training and development, including specialist clinical refreshers.
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Supportive management and clear career progression opportunities.
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Access to your holiday pot at any time, release the funds when you need it most.
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24/7 support, always somebody on hand to advise and help
Essential Requirements for this Mental Health Support Role
To be successful in this position, you will need:
- 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.
- Excellent communication skills with a calm and empathetic approach.
- Current PMVA certificate
- Eligibility to work in the UK (Right to Work documentation required).
Desirable Qualifications
- A valid UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle
- NVQ/QCF Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care (Mental Health)
About The Role
Your Responsibilities as a Mental Health Support Worker
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. Your key duties will include:
- 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.
Required Criteria
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Confidence in using digital care planning systems.
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Excellent communication skills and a calm, resilient and professional attitude.
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A valid UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.
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Eligibility to work in the UK.
Desired Criteria
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NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care (Adults or Children).
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Current First Aid training.
Skills Needed
About The Company
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Salary
£14.00 - £16.00 per hour
