Full job description

We're looking for Mental Health Support Workers for our Supported Living setting in Shifnal.

Experience is not essential, however a proactive, positive nature is!

We offer £12.90 per hour and £88.00 per sleep plus enhanced rates for Bank Holidays.

We have a friendly and supportive team and will fund higher qualifications including NVQ Level 2, 3 and 5.

Our Supported Living service consists of independent flats with 24 hour support with a staff flat/office on site.

Typical shifts would typically be 8am-3pm, 3pm-10pm plus 10pm- 8am (Sleep in). Sleep in's are not essential.

Driving is not essential.

Responsibilities would include:

• Activity support
• Managing medication
• Building positive relationships
• Support with appointments
• Support with household tasks
• Support with cooking and shopping

Applicants should have these desirable qualities:

• A positive approach to others
• Good communication skills
• A friendly and approachable nature
• Good written skills
• Experience supporting others preferred but not essential
• Be willing to learn
• Car drivers would be welcomed but are not essential.

What We Can Offer You:

• Fully funded training and lots of support
• A friendly working environment
• Opportunities for progression
• Wisdom health app- which includes access to a GP, counselling services and much more
• Employee Rewards which include gifts for good feedback and hard work
• Access to telephone and face to face support daily
• Premium rates for Bank Holidays
• Extra annual leave for increased length of service
• Casual Dress

We look forward to hearing from you!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Referral programme

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £12.90 per hour

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Referral programme

Experience:

• Support Work: 1 year (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)
• Work Location: In person