Are you a caring, understanding, compassionate person with a desire to help and support others?
Do you have an understanding of mental health and how it effects people's lives?
How about a job as a Mental Health Case Worker in Ebbw Vale (Blaina).
PLEASE NOTE: THIS ROLE INCLUDES ONE SLEEP-IN SHIFT PER WEEK AND 1 OCCATIONAL DAY ON THE WEEKEND
What will you do?
- Mostly day shifts (9am to 5pm) with one sleep-in per week (3pm to 7am).
- A total of 33 hours on average per week, over a month
- There will be lone working at the project
- Supporting individuals who struggle with their mental health
- Assisting to promote independence
- Providing emotional and practical support
- Reporting and recording any safeguarding issues
- Working with Case Workers and other team members, to provide an excellent service
What will you get?
- Salary of £20,590 per year
- With sleep-in payments the salary increases to just over £23,000 per year
- Permanent contract
- A solid 6 week rolling shift rota so you can plan well ahead of time
- Extra payments for any disturbed sleep during your shift
- A supportive and understanding employer
- Work for a charity that aims to make a positive impact on the community
What do you need?
- Experience of support work in a setting that includes mental health
- Solid values around building trust, empathy and understanding
- Knowledge of trauma informed practice would be ideal
- Access to a vehicle is ESSENTIAL
- A DBS on the update service is a distinct advantage
- Knowledge of safeguarding and confidentiality
- Ability to cover overnight / sleep-in shifts is essential
If this Mental Health Support Worker role in Ebbw Vale appeals to you, and you want to be considered for the role...please get in touch with Keeran @ Moxie People, or apply through this job advert with an up-to-date CV.
Hope to hear from you soon!
