Mental Health Support Worker

At Rethink Mental Illness, we believe that people severely affected by mental illness should have the opportunity to live fulfilling, independent lives. We're looking for a compassionate and motivated Mental Health Support Worker to join our team at Stewart Gardens in Dawlish, supporting people on their recovery journey. If you're a great listener, genuinely care about people, and want a role where every day brings the chance to make a positive impact, we'd love to hear from you. About the service Stewart Gardens is part of our Devon Supported Housing service, providing housing-related support to people leaving hospital or residential settings who have low to medium support needs. Using a recovery-focused approach, we empower people to build confidence, develop independence, and achieve their personal goals. What you'll be doing As a Mental Health Support Worker, you'll work closely with the people we support, helping them take positive steps towards greater independence and wellbeing. Your role will include:

• Providing person-centred support tailored to individual goals and recovery plans.
• Building positive, professional relationships based on trust, respect and encouragement.
• Supporting people to access local services, community opportunities, education, employment and social activities.
• Undertaking needs assessments, support planning and risk management activities.
• Working collaboratively with healthcare professionals, external agencies and community partners.
• Maintaining accurate records and contributing to service quality and outcomes monitoring.
• Promoting wellbeing, independence and self-management skills.
• The role may also involve supporting with personal care where required
  
  I have experience of providing support to people with a mental illness in a social care setting.
• I have transferable life/work experience to apply to this role.
• I have experience of making a comprehensive assessment of an individual's situation and needs; to develop, implement and review risk management plans and devise support plans and activities to meet these needs.
• Ability to work with digital systems (Microsoft applications, email, internet)
• I am a good listener, empathetic, understanding, kind, patient and willing to learn
• I can demonstrate behaviours consistent with the values of the Charity.