RETHINK MENTAL ILLNESS ARE HIRING BANK MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT WORKERS TO JOIN OUR STEP UP SERVICE IN YEOVIL - SOMERSET.

Our Step Up service in Yeovil, Somerset, provides short term support to individuals experiencing acute mental health crisis. The service is accessible to adults aged 18 and above, and has 6 beds with communal areas such as kitchen and lounge. The service is registered with CQC and staffed 24 hours per day, 7 days a week and staff work in partnership with Somerset Foundation NHS Trust.
As a Mental Health Recovery/Support Worker you will: offer people affected by mental illness the support and help they need to regain their confidence and get involved in everyday social and workplace activities. You will be working closely with service users to achieve their own personal goals and access all the support they need on their recovery journey.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• I have transferable life/work experience to apply to this role.
• I am a good listener, empathetic, understanding, kind, patient and willing to learn
• I can demonstrate behaviours consistent with the values of the Charity.

WHO WE ARE?

We’re Rethink Mental Illness, a leading charity provider of mental health services in England. We support thousands of people through our groups, services, policy, campaigns and advice and information. Our work supports us in delivering on our mission: “A better life for everyone severely affected by mental illness.”
It is an exciting time to join our growing charity. We are on a transformation journey, one that supports the delivery of the organisation strategy – delivering Communities that Care. Supporting employees, managers and leaders through this change is a key priority for the People function. Just like its key that we attract diverse people to come and work for us.

Please refer the Job description for details