Caredig is looking for compassionate and motivated Mental Health Support Workers to join our Swansea services. Whether you're experienced in care and support or looking for a new career with purpose, we'll give you the training and support you need to succeed.
Every day, you'll help people with mental health needs build confidence, maintain their independence and achieve goals that matter to them. Your support can make a genuine difference to someone's wellbeing and future.
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?? Role: Mental Health Support Worker
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?? Location: Swansea
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?? Pay: £14.12 per hour
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? Hours: Part Time, Full Time, Flexible working hours – shifts include evenings, weekends, and Bank Holidays
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?? Contract: Permanent
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?? Double Pay: Christmas Bank Holiday shifts
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?? Driving Licence: NOT REQUIRED
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? Please note: We do not offer sponsorship.
Closing Date: 9th August at 23:59pm
Interview Date: 3rd September
About you
No experience? No Problem! Full training and support will be provided supporting you to have the skills and confidence to succeed as a Mental Health Support Worker.
We're looking for people who are:
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Kind, reliable and respectful
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Positive and willing to learn
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Comfortable working with and supporting others
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Able to work well as part of a team
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Passionate about making a difference in people's lives
We welcome previous experience working as Customer Assistant, Hospitality, Volunteer, Care Worker, Home Care Assistant, Health Care Assistant, Home Carer, Social Care Worker, Mental Health Support Worker, Mental Health Care Worker, Complex Support Worker, Voluntary Worker, Domiciliary Care.
About the role
At Caredig as a Mental Health Support Worker, you'll support people with mental health needs to live independently, build confidence, and achieve their personal goals. Some of the people we support may also be recovering from substance use.
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Providing person-centred support
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Support daily living, wellbeing and housing-related needs
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Work in a trauma-informed and psychologically aware way
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Help maintain a safe and supportive environment
Why join us?
- 36 Days Annual Leave (including Bank Holidays), increasing to 41 days with long service
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Free DBS
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Sleep-in rate: £12.21 per hour
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Double pay for Christmas Bank Holidays
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Free Health Care Cash Plan
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24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
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Paid training and career progression (including NVQ opportunities)
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Life Assurance (3x salary)
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Pension scheme with up to 8% employer match
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Enhanced sickness and maternity/paternity pay
How to Apply
Ready to make a difference?
We'd love to hear from you. Apply today and start a rewarding career supporting people to live independently and achieve their goals.
Please feel welcome to contact Charlotte Evans on [email protected] who will be happy to answer any questions you may have about this role. Find more information please read the Recruitment Pack which is available to download via the link below and apply by clicking on the 'apply now' tab found on this job vacancy on our website current vacancies.
We are a registered social landlord (RSL) based in Swansea. We were established in 1975 to meet the housing needs of families, older and more vulnerable people. We manage over 2,800 high quality affordable homes, and provide a range of services – including the development of new homes – to people and communities across Swansea, Carmarthenshire, Neath and Port Talbot, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire.
We are an ambitious and well-established independent housing association. We have strong local roots, a reputation for providing quality homes, and a track record for making a positive difference in our local communities.
Caredig, 43 Walter Road, Swansea SA1 5PN
Telephone: 01792 460192
Email: [email protected]
