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Mental Health Support Worker

£14 - £16 per hour
Full-time

Join Our Team as a Mental Health Support Worker

Are you a dedicated and experienced Mental Health Support Worker looking for a rewarding role supporting young adults and children with mental health needs across the North East? We are a leading care provider seeking compassionate, skilled professionals to deliver exceptional, person-centred care to individuals with mental health conditions and challenging behaviours.

This role is ideal for someone who is empathetic, patient and resilient, with a genuine passion for empowering clients to live fulfilling and independent lives at home.

What We Offer Our Care Team

We value our team and offer a rewarding package for this role:

  • A competitive salary
  • Rota’s 4 weeks in advance
  • Ongoing training and development, including specialist clinical refreshers.
  • Supportive management and clear career progression opportunities.
  • Access to your holiday pot at any time, release the funds when you need it most.
  • 24/7 support, always somebody on hand to advise and help

Essential Requirements for this Mental Health Support Role

To be successful in this position, you will need:

• A minimum of 12 months’ experience supporting adults with mental health needs.
• Experience managing challenging behaviours and safeguarding vulnerable adults.
• Confidence using digital care systems for documentation and reporting.
• Excellent communication skills with a calm and empathetic approach.
• Current PMVA certificate
• Eligibility to work in the UK (Right to Work documentation required).

Desirable Qualifications

• A valid UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle
• NVQ/QCF Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care (Mental Health)

 

 

About The Role

Your Responsibilities as a Mental Health Support Worker

In this vital health and social care role, you will support young adults and children with mental health needs to enhance their well-being and independence. Your key duties will include:

• Providing direct care and emotional support to adults with a range of mental health conditions.
• Applying de-escalation techniques to manage challenging situations calmly and safely.
• Supporting daily living activities, including meal preparation, routines, and community engagement.
• Maintaining accurate digital care plans, incident reports, and risk assessments.
• Collaborating effectively with families, healthcare professionals, and multi-disciplinary teams (MDTs) to ensure positive outcomes.

Required Criteria

  • Confidence in using digital care planning systems.
  • Excellent communication skills and a calm, resilient and professional attitude.
  • A valid UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.
  • Eligibility to work in the UK.

Desired Criteria

  • NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care (Adults or Children).
  • Current First Aid training.

Skills Needed

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£14.00 - £16.00 per hour

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