Female Mental Health Support Worker

Location: Longfield area

Salary: £14.50 per hour

Hours: 12 – 16 hours per week (Shift times are flexible depending on the needs of the client. Opportunity for weekdays, evenings and/ or weekends)

Are you interested in broadening your knowledge and experience in brain injury?

Do you want to make a positive difference to someone’s life?

The Role

Our client is seeking a compassionate and dedicated mental health support worker to join the team in Longfield, Kent. You will help the client maintain independence, access the community, and maximise the quality of her life.

Our client is completely blind and fully independent in her home. She needs assistance to access the community, and they are looking for someone who can join her in the activities she wishes to pursue, such as visiting farms, going to theme parks, and swimming. She also enjoys walking in parks and visiting the seaside, weather permitting!  An animal lover is a must, as she has a house rabbit and loves all animals! My client has a great sense of humour.  And she needs someone who is consistent, caring, and can roll with resistance!

Skills and Qualifications

• Passion and commitment for the role, with an opportunity to get to know the client and make a difference to her daily life.
• The ability to bring your strengths and interests to the team.
• Has a genuine interest in mental health and wellbeing
• Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Is compassionate, empathetic, and patient
• Can work independently and as part of a team
• Previous experience would be an advantage; however, applicants with no experience but a willingness to learn may be considered. 
• Support to enable the client to be as independent as possible, including managing day-to-day responsibilities, planning and organising social activities, and dealing with correspondence and personal appointments.
• You must have an up-to-date DBS at enhanced level, paid for by the employer, if you need to apply.

Benefits

• An extensive induction and training programme that offers support and guidance every step of the way. 
• Regular supervision, appraisal with your Case Manager, and ongoing support from the wider team and therapists.
• Opportunities to learn, progress, and develop in the role – CPD is actively encouraged and supported.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Learn and build on specialist skills in mental health.

About The Organisation

They are a progressive and inspiring organisation that supports the rights of individuals with acquired brain injuries to lead as normal and fulfilling lives as possible within the limitations of their injuries.  They are passionate about their client-centred approach and about providing their clients with the best case management services in the industry.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable organisation, please do not hesitate to apply.

Occupational Requirement for females only under the Equality Act 2010.

Contact information

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