Support Worker / Full Training Provided

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Support Worker who is compassionate, supportive with strong communication skills is required to join our team at Rethink Mental Illness based in Salisbury, Wiltshire, South West England.

NO PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE REQUIRED - FULL TRAINING PROVIDED

The organisation will support you on your learning journey helping you develop in this area of work.

They are looking for individuals who embody their values; hope, understanding, expertise, equity, commitment, passion and openness.

SALARY: £20,000 per annum + Benefits

LOCATION: Salisbury, Wiltshire, South West England

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent (Part-Time Positions also available)

WORKING HOURS: 35 Hours per Week (Part-Time roles less than 35 Hours per Week)

JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Support Worker who is compassionate, supportive with strong communication skills to join the organisation’s friendly and welcoming team.

Working as a Support Worker you will join a service which provides outcome focused support in a welcoming, safe, non-judgemental environment which is conducive to the personal growth and wellbeing of the residents.

The organisation offers the opportunity to visit the service to observe the work they do and talk about a day in the life of a Support Worker with the Service Manager – this gives you the opportunity to really explore the work they do as an organisation and insight of the work you will be part of.

If you, would you like to work for a leading mental health charity in a rewarding role where you will really make a difference, then please apply today.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Imagine being part of an organisation whose common purpose is to help those who are severely impacted by mental illness. The company believes that everyone should be treated with respect and dignity – and that’s why equity is one of their core values.

They draw on the expertise, unique perspectives and lived experience of their people – regardless of who they are or their background – to help them become an inclusive and anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider who reflect the diverse communities they support as a mental health charity.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

Desirable but not essential – Support Worker:
Experience of providing support to people with a mental illness; or experience of providing care and/or support services within another social care setting in either a paid or voluntary capacity

Knowledge and understanding of recovery principles and embedding the ethos of recovery into your own practice

The ability to proactively make a comprehensive assessment of an individual’s situation and needs; to develop, implement and review risk management plans and devise support plans to meet these needs

Work independently and as part of a team with a commitment and belief that your work makes a difference

This post will be subject to a DBS Enhanced with Adults Barred check

BENEFITS

Rewards, wellbeing, and benefits platform: Providing access to thousands of discounts and benefits including cashback; reloadable cards; savings etc

Wellbeing support: A hub that gives physical, and mental health support. The company also have an Employee Assistance Programme with access to appointments

Flexible Working – you get to choose where you work, managing your own diary. Generous annual leave, starting at 25 rising to 30 days, plus bank holidays, as well as your birthday off

Contributory pension scheme

Structured Induction: Onboarding you into the Charity supporting your wellbeing along the way

Receive up to £300 when you introduce a friend or family member

Please note: we reserve the right to close any of our vacancies early.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

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JOB REF: AWDO-P10670

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