About The Role
Excellent opportunity for Mental Health Support Workers to help provide holistic, recovery-focused support to clients with mental health across the EEDMHS.
At Salvation Army Homes, we are dedicated to providing comprehensive, good quality housing services, support, and resettlement.
The Mental Health Support Worker will engage creatively with a caseload of clients based on their identified support needs to identify and develop the skills and resources to transform their lives and enable independent living.
This will involve providing high-quality support for vulnerable clients through 1:1 and group sessions and working closely with external partner agencies. The Mental Health Support Worker will be able to:
* Support and accompany clients to attend essential appointments, e.g., related to health, debts, or housing.
* Support and advise clients to access information on housing, health, welfare, benefits, and other resources.
* Support with medication, where required.
* Actively engage residents in developing the service.
* Help assess potential new clients.
* Liaise with external agencies, including health professionals.
* Help manage incidents or challenging behaviour.
* Develop person-centred Support Plans and Risk Management Plans and keep accurate records.
About You
You will have a working knowledge of the needs and support requirements of people with complex mental health needs or experience in another social care setting.
You will work in a manner that aligns fully with Salvation Army Homes' values and behaviours, demonstrating energy, passion, and a positive, can-do attitude in transforming lives.
* You will be a great communicator, building trusting and professional relationships.
* Be passionate about making a difference and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
* Have a high level of resilience.
* Empower people to develop their skills, strengths, and talents.
* Have a good understanding of community resources and organisations.
* Be comfortable dealing with difficult or complex situations.
* Likely have experience in mental health support, education, training, or leading activities.
* Be able to participate in a 24-hour shift rota system and on-call rota.
We want you to succeed in your work with Salvation Army Homes. In return, we offer benefits such as:
* 26 days annual leave, rising to 31 days.
* £100 starting bonus, plus £250 at 6 months and 12 months.
* An extra day off on your birthday.
* High Street discount scheme.
* Pension with life assurance.
* Discounted private medical insurance.
* Loans for emergencies.
* Full induction and training.
* Long service awards from 2.5 years.
* Support for career development.
About Us
Salvation Army Homes is a registered social landlord and a leading provider of supported housing in the UK, dedicated to transforming lives through accommodation and support for vulnerable individuals, mainly those with complex needs or experiencing homelessness.
Our goal is to work with individuals to build on their strengths, creating person-centred, individualised strategies that support recovery and positive behaviour. We seek the best people to help us deliver high-quality services. Our workforce is our greatest asset.
As an equal opportunities employer, Salvation Army Homes promotes equality and does not discriminate based on age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, race, religion, gender identity, or marital status. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. Please apply early if interested.
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