Mental Health Support Worker

Mental Health Support Worker ðŸ" Location: South Shields, NE33 2QU ðŸ

• ' Hours: 18 per week ðŸ'· £12.71 per hour Make a Real Difference in Mental Health Support Are you passionate about supporting people with mental health challenges and learning disabilities? Do you have the resilience, empathy, and non-judgmental approach needed to help people live fulfilling lives? If so, we'd love to hear from you! We're seeking a experienced Mental Health Support Worker to join our team in South Shields, where you will play a key role in providing compassionate support. This role offers the opportunity to work with a dynamic, dedicated team, offering flexibility while making a significant impact on peoples lives. Working in this role you would need to be resilient, have an open mind, and have a non-judgmental approach, so this would appeal to people who share a real interest in Mental Health The Role Providing support to a gentleman within his own home, duties will include Tending to all
aspects of daily living, including personal care Domestic Household Support (cooking, cleaning, and maintaining the home) Support with budgeting and finances Social Support, helping to engage in community and social activities Family Support, assisting families in maintaining relationships Medication Support Liaison with Health Professionals and Social Care Professionals to ensure holistic care In-house and out-of-house activities, including assisting with outings and interes Various shift patterns including days, evenings, nights, weekends and sleep overs. Day shift 8am - 9pm What We're Looking For We are looking for individuals who are not only experienced but also share a genuine interest in mental health and learning disabilities. Ideal candidates will demonstrate: âœ... A resilient and open-minded approach to supporting others âœ... Strong communication skills with a non-judgmental attitude âœ... Ability to assist with a variety of tasks, including personal care, domestic services, and community support âœ... A passion for empowering people we support to live independently and achieve their goals âœ... Ability to work independently and as part of a team to provide high-quality care The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check Why Work With Us? At Real Life Options, we believe in treating our staff with the same respect, care, and consideration that we show to the people we support. We offer a wide range of benefits including: 🌟 Flexible hours to fit your personal schedule 🌟 28 days paid holiday (pro-rata) 🌟 Accredited training to help you develop your skills and career 🌟 Employer contributory pension scheme 🌟 Health Cash Plan (covering dental, optical, physio & more) 🌟 Employee Assistance Programme (including 24/7 support) 🌟 Cycle to Work Scheme 🌟 Discounted shopping & leisure activities via Reward Gateway 🌟 Regular staff recognition and refer-a-friend bonus Real Life Options are an equal opportunities employer. We seek to recruit, train and promote the best person for the job, to make full use of the talents and resources of all our people and to craft a working environment free from unlawful discrimination, victimisation and harassment in which all individuals are treated with dignity and respect. If you have a disability, a learning difficulty, a medical condition or individual need that you believe may affect your performance in selection, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to our processes to enable you to perform at your best so please do let us know Our Values We are driven by our core values: Respect - Honesty - Responsibility - Excellence If you share these values and want to help us make a real difference in the lives of the people we support, apply today! Ready to Make a Difference? If you're ready to take on a fulfilling, flexible role that makes a real impact, we want to hear from you. Apply today and help us deliver high-quality, person-centred care! ðŸ"§ Please ensure you check your email regularly (including junk/spam folders) for updates on your application.