About us
Venture-People is an award-winning organisation, formed from our shared ambition to provide high-quality and psychologically informed support.
We provide bespoke, community-based support to individuals with complex needs; including a mental health diagnosis, neurodiversity, or those who may have endured trauma.
The people we support may have spent an extended period in hospital or another setting, therefore we utilise a person-centred approach; empowering individuals to become as independent as possible within their own homes
About the Role
We are seeking a male support worker, covered under the Equalities Act 2010, Part 7 Paragraph 26.
An exciting opportunity has become available to work within our growing Onward Service, providing support to a client with complex, high-level needs.
You will be working 1-to-1 with our complex needs client, providing support in line with recovery goals identified in partnership with them.
We recognise that the client is at the heart of our service and each package is tailored specifically to their needs and with their input. We also understand that recovery is subjective and approach all clients with therapeutic optimism.
Job Opportunity
We provide bespoke, community-based support packages to individuals with complex needs, including a mental health diagnosis and autism spectrum disorder. Our clients may have spent an extended period in hospital or another setting.
Your role as a Mental Health Support Worker will involve delivering quality support that enables people to achieve their outcomes by using and developing person-centred support plans. You will be able to manage risks and vulnerabilities whilst promoting social inclusion and maximising the opportunities for the people you support.
If you have an interest in developing your skills as a Mental Health Support Worker or have previous experience as a Support Worker, Care Assistant, Care Worker, Recovery Worker, or in mental health, apply today
This role is incredibly rewarding; assisting clients with daily living and providing support with planning (meals & shopping for example), attending appointments and community re-engagement. We do not offer personal care and work only with clients with a mental health diagnosis, often with complex needs and/or trauma backgrounds.
Company Benefits
* You will receive full induction training and continued professional development
* Excellent support from experienced management and the wider clinical leadership team
* Access to our EAP program offering telephone support, full counselling services and discounts on a range of shops and services
* A wellbeing day in addition to annual leave, to use however you wish
* 28 days annual leave, increasing with length of service up to 5 additional days
* Staff recognition and rewards.
* Monthly workshops with our Clinical Team as well as access to our library of previous sessions
Essential Skills
Additional Information
This Mental Health Support Worker position is a full-time role on a 1-to-1 basis, which will include weekend rotation.
* You should have enthusiasm and an interest in working within the mental health sector.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* A willingness to go the extra mile.
* You should have a flexible approach that respects individual differences with an ability to work as part of a team as well as independently, using your initiative.
Desired Skills:
It would be desirable for you to have had experience supporting a person(s) with a mental health condition within a community-based service.
DEI Statement
Venture People aims to create and encourage an environment that is committed to promoting equality, diversity, working inclusively and valuing the differences that individuals can bring to the workplace. We uphold these principles in our organisational values and behaviours towards each other, the people we support and our partners. We welcome applications irrespective of age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexuality, or other personal circumstances.
Venture-People comply with Equal Opportunities and Diversity Legislation and accepted Codes of Best Practice.