Mental Health Support Worker

Are you looking for a role where you can make a real difference when it matters most? As a Mental Health Support Worker within the REST Stop Service, you'll provide responsive hands-on support to individuals experiencing a mental health crisis, delivering therapeutic interventions that help people stay safe, and develop the skills needed for recovery in a supportive and compassionate environment. In this role no two days are the same. You'll offer person-centred, trauma-informed support through one-to-one and group activities, while assessing and managing risk in a recovery-focused way. From overseeing referrals, admissions, and discharges to working closely with partner agencies, supporting with medication, and keeping care plans on point, you'll play a vital role in ensuring each person receives high-quality, support that truly makes an impact.

• Experience in the mental health sector, working directly with clients to delivery effective interventions
• Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships whilst maintaining professional boundaries.
• Flexibility to work a rota that includes weekends, sleep-ins, and bank holidays
  
  The Company has experienced unprecedented growth over the past few years. We have a vast number of employees, and provide support to clients from all over the country.
  
  We understand that when people feel supported and valued, they can achieve great things - and we want you to be part of that.
Here's what you'll enjoy as part of our team:
• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life in a way that suits you.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service - because your time off matters.
• A wealth of learning and career development opportunities, with paid and tailored training to support your growth.
• Free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme 24/7,including access to counselling and GP services - your wellbeing is a priority.
• Employer contributory pension scheme to help secure your future.
• Great maternity, paternity and adoption benefits to support you and your family.
• Exclusive care workers discounts to make life a little easier.
• Access to a range of Employee Networks including People of Colour, LGBT+, Mental Health and Accessibility - we embrace and celebrate diversity.
• A variety of health and wellbeing initiatives to keep you feeling your best.
• Cycle to Work Scheme to help you stay active and reduce your carbon footprint.
• Access to a Corporate Health Plan to support your physical and mental health.
We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment where everyone can thrive by being their true self. Join us in driving this important agenda forward and help shape a workplace where all voices are valued! If you're ready to use your skills to help others succeed, we'd love to hear from you. For an informal chat about the role please contact Hannah Cochrane, via or . Recruitment is ongoing, and we're reviewing applications as they come in. To give yourself the best chance, we recommend applying as early as possible. Please note that we may close the advert at any time if we find the right candidate or receive a high volume of strong applications. Good Luck!
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