Mental Health Support Worker - Part-Time
Moxie People have an exciting opportunity for a Mental Health Support Worker to join our Supported Housing team in Blaenau Gwent.
The Important Bits
Location: Blaenau Gwent (Ebbw Vale and Blaina)
Hours: 20 hours per week, including participation in a rota (weekends and sleep-ins)
Contract: Permanent
Pro Rata Salary: £24,242.40 per annum (actual part time salary £13,852.80)
Shift Patterns: The shifts are on a rota of days from 9am to 5pm, or 8am to 4pm - with one sleep-in per week from 3pm to 9am. There will be days that fall on a Saturday or Sunday. Part-time shifts are one day and one sleep-in.
About the Role
This is a role where you can make a genuine difference every day, supporting people over the age of 18 who have faced challenges such as poor mental health, homelessness, and multiple complex needs.
Working within a supported accommodation setting, you will provide a combination of social, emotional, and practical support to help individuals move towards independent living and brighter futures.
What You'll Do
As a Mental Health Support Worker, you will:
* Carry out assessments of individuals referred to the service, ensuring their needs are fully understood.
* Manage your own caseload, providing effective, person-centred support.
* Develop support plans with service users and review them regularly to reflect changing needs.
* Encourage independence, enabling people to make informed decisions about their lives.
* Collaborate with external agencies and partners to ensure holistic, joined-up support.
* Maintain accurate records and ensure risk assessments, plans and reviews are kept up to date.
* Contribute to creating a safe, supportive, and homely living environment.
About You
We are looking for someone who is compassionate, resilient, and motivated to help people overcome barriers and achieve their goals.
You'll bring:
* Knowledge of trauma-informed practice and relationship-based approaches.
* Experience of working with people experiencing emotional distress and/or mental health challenges.
* Strong communication skills and the ability to build trusting relationships.
* An understanding of safeguarding for adults.
* A reflective, organised and resilient approach to your work.
What We Offer
* Comprehensive induction and ongoing training to support your development.
* Opportunities to progress and build a career in supported housing and social care.
* A supportive, experienced team environment where your voice matters.
* A role where you can make a real and lasting impact on people's lives.
Apply Now
If you are passionate about supporting people to rebuild their lives and achieve independence, we would love to hear from you. If you have any further questions, please contact Moesha Kidson at Moxie People for a friendly chat.
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