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Lead worker (mental health) - supported accommodation, vas (vulnerable adults service)

Alum Rock
IRIS Recruitment
Lead worker
£24,570 a year
Posted: 9 March
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Our client is the leading provider of mental health services in Birmingham and the West Midlands. Their Vision is “Better Mental Health for All” and their values of Respect, Partnerships, Recovery, Wellbeing and Prevention are at the heart of what they deliver. They have a well-earned reputation for excelling in quality delivery and plays a key role in supporting and influencing the wider mental health system across the city. The Vulnerable Adults service (VAS) consists of two branches - Lead Worker and Supported Accommodation. These sister services work in close partnership to provide consistent, flexible support across Birmingham 365 days a year from 9AM-9PM. Our client believes in empowering citizens to have a voice in the delivery of their support and to be active in their communities and in the organisation. They have client involvement at every level of decision-making. Our client has a opportunity for an approachable and communicative individual to work with clients in a holistic person-centred way to build independence, community networks and improve quality of life. You will work with people experiencing a variety of mental health conditions, including individuals with dual diagnosis, complex needs and challenging behaviour and will ensure that they feel supported, as the embark on their journey to improve their wellbeing and build interdependence. It takes a village to help them grow, so you will be there to ensure that they engage in their community and build social networks. You will encourage them to constantly improve their physical and mental wellbeing, by attending relevant appointments and ensure access to health services. It is more than that too, it is also about helping them with finances, reducing debt, and understanding the importance of budgeting, as well as finding new skills through employment or education. You will work closely with each individual, reviewing personalised support plans and maintaining relevant assessment documentation, identifying any new barriers or changes in their circumstances that may have an impact on the achievement of their goals. With experience of working in the mental health field, you will demonstrate a good understanding of the obstacles that can be faced and how to overcome them to reach certain goals. You will be able to empathise with the daily struggles that people face and will have a commitment to user involvement and empowerment. As an ambassador for our client, you will share their values and ethos, as you deliver each support plan and remain focused on the end result. This is a challenging yet rewarding role; one where you can be confident that you are making a difference in someone’s life and positively impacting individual growth. Staff benefits include an attractive defined contribution pension scheme, Paycare which offers employees affordable cover for a range of healthcare treatments, an Employee Assistance Programme which includes free counselling, a cycle to work scheme, and a comprehensive training programme. Our client is extremely proud to have a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities that they work with. They strongly encourage applications from individuals with lived experience of mental health challenges as their perspectives enrich their teams. They are also committed to changing the ethnic diversity of their management team and particularly encourage applicants from minority communities to apply for this role. Their people are key to the success of the organisation, and they are recognised as both a Mindful Employer as well as achieving Gold standard success in Investors in People. They welcome applications from people who have experienced mental health difficulties. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK for a minimum of 12 months. We are not a registered sponsor and therefore are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. The closing date for applications is Sunday 22nd March 2026 Interviews will be held on Tuesday 31st March and Thursday 2nd April 2026

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