Blackburn
Temporary Casual Shifts
£12.50 per hour
We are currently recruiting Mental Health Support Workers to support a large supported housing service in Blackburn. This is a 60-bed hostel environment providing accommodation and support to adults with mental health needs and associated vulnerabilities.
This role is offered on a casual basis, ideal for candidates looking to pick up ad hoc shifts while gaining consistent experience in mental health and housing support.
The Role
As a Mental Health Support Worker, you will be responsible for delivering frontline support within a hostel setting, promoting stability, safety and progression for residents.
Key responsibilities include
• Providing practical and emotional support to residents with mental health needs
• Carrying out needs and risk assessments
• Supporting residents to engage with support plans and recovery focused goals
• Monitoring behaviour and managing incidents in line with policy
• Encouraging compliance with licence or tenancy conditions
• Supporting access to benefits, budgeting, health services, training and employment
• Maintaining accurate case notes and handover information
• Ensuring health and safety procedures are followed at all times
• Working within safeguarding and organisational policies
Requirements
To be considered, you must have:
• Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one
• Previous experience supporting adults with mental health needs and challenging behaviour in a high-risk environment.
• Experience working in a hostel, supported housing or similar environment
• Ability to manage challenging behaviour in a calm and professional manner
• Basic IT skills for record keeping and reporting
• Strong communication and professional boundaries