Our multi-award-winning organisation is looking to recruit a Mental Health Support Worker to join our Care team. The role of Mental Health Support Worker is based on a rota basis which may include evening and weekend shifts. This is a pivotal position to help ensure our residents live a meaningful life and feel involved within their community.

The role of Mental Health Support Worker will involve the delivery of Care Services within our Mental Health Care Homes to excellent standards.

What you will be doing

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to work as a Mental Health Support Worker in our friendly and dedicated team. This is a key role supporting residents. You will:

  • Assist residents with personal care, food and drink and administering medication
  • Support residents in all activities of daily living to maximise wellbeing and promote choice, independence and dignity
  • Provide encouragement and companionship by engaging with residents and other stakeholders
  • Support with recreational activities

    • Who are we looking for?

    The successful candidate will have:

  • Health and Social Care NVQ minimum Level 2 or Level 3
  • Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of mental health issues and diagnosis.
  • Experience in engaging and motivating clients with mental health issues in a similar environment, preferably in the residential section.
  • Experience of providing personal care, administering medication, and carrying out risk assessments in a similar role, paid or voluntary.
  • Experience of working with people with challenging or anti-social behaviour.
  • Experience of working in a multi-culturally diverse environment.

    • About us –

    Jewish Care is the largest provider of health and social care services for the Jewish community in the UK. Every week, we touch the lives of 10,000 people. We provide services to a range of people including:

  • Older people
  • People with Mental Health needs
  • Holocaust survivors
  • People living with Dementia
  • People who care for others who have a variety of needs- e.g., mental health, older people, people with disabilities
  • People with MS, Parkinsons, strokes and those who are visually impaired
  • People who are bereaved and those recently separated

    • Our five values are at the heart of the way we work. They drive how we act as individuals and as an organisation and shape our culture. We value Excellence, Integrity, Innovation, Compassion, and Inclusivity

    Why Jewish Care?

    We offer excellent benefits to reward you for your hard work, dedication and commitment . These include:

  • Competitive rates of pay which are reviewed annually
  • 4% employer pension contribution
  • Career development opportunities
  • Full access and training on our online learning management system, SkillBox
  • 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Programme phone line
  • Free meals
  • Wellbeing and staff recognition initiatives
  • Free DBS check where the role requires
  • Free uniform for our Care Home workers

    • Please note all applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK 

    Our policy on COVID-19

    Jewish Care work with and support a vulnerable customer and client base, as such we request that any new joiners are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. We will be unable to progress your application unless you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have a documented medical exemption preventing you from being vaccinated.