Mental Health Support Worker / Care Assistant / Recovery Worker who has experience supporting vulnerable adults with enduring mental health issues is required for a multi-award winning, values-drive, not-profit social enterprise based in London. SALARY: £25,000 - £27,500 per annum Generous Benefits (see below) LOCATION: London (SE6) JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent WORKING HOURS: 37.5 Hours per Week, which requires providing cover on a shift rota basis covering day, evenings, occasional weekends and sleep-in shifts JOB OVERVIEW We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Mental Health Support Worker / Care Assistant / Recovery Worker who has experience supporting vulnerable adults with enduring mental health issues. Working as a Mental Health Support Worker / Care Assistant / Recovery Worker you will take a person-centred approach and work within a high or medium support service looking after vulnerable adults with enduring mental health and challenging behaviours. As the Mental Health Support Worker / Care Assistant / Recovery Worker you will empower the residents and support them on their journey to independent living, whilst along the way help to make each day of their lives as fulfilling and meaningful as possible. DUTIES Your duties as the Mental Health Support Worker / Care Assistant / Recovery Worker include: Developing and implementing personalised support plans that reflect individual needs and aspirations Providing practical and emotional support to residents, fostering independence and resilience Building positive and trusting relationships, creating a safe and supportive environment Facilitating activities and opportunities that promote social inclusion and wellbeing Working collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams, including healthcare professionals and families Accurately documenting support activities and maintaining up-to-date records Managing challenging behaviours with empathy and professionalism Supporting residents to access community resources and develop life skills CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS Undergraduate degree or vocational qualification in health and social care Previous experience as a Support Worker within mental health services Good knowledge of mental health-related illnesses Great administration and organisation skills Experience of working with caseloads of clients Strong computer skills and digital dexterity Experience in using Customer Relationship Management systems and databases Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in order to communicate appropriately with people at all levels and capacities Self-motivated and able to use own initiative to find solutions Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines Ability to prioritise a varied workload Warm and friendly demeanour with a positive and open-minded attitude Thirst for knowledge, strive for excellence, and a humble posture of learning A genuine desire to want to make a difference and help disadvantaged individuals to have meaningful and purposeful lives BENEFITS You will be joining a friendly, kind and joyful company culture whilst working as part of a next-generation digitalised company. Full details of the Employee Benefits will be provided during the interviewing process. Healthcare & Wellness: Health cash plans, Employee Assistance Programme, wellness and discount perks Financial & Retirement: Pension scheme, referral scheme, season ticket loans, Cycle Scheme and Tech Scheme Holidays & Time Off: up to 28 days annual leave plus public holidays, buying leave, compassionate & bereavement leave, life events leave e.g. time off for birthday or moving home Learning & Education: Learning & Development Framework, Learners Academy, Leadership Academy, Education Grant, Study Leave Family & Parenting: Generous maternity and paternity leave, paid parental leave Flexible Working: Flexi start, hybrid working between home and office Welfare & Wellbeing: Mental well-being days, sick pay scheme, team building activities Other Benefits: complimentary breakfast and refreshments, free parking, and well-being activities APPLY TODAY By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose. JOB REF: AWDO-P13177 Full-Time, Permanent Social Care Jobs, Careers and Vacancies. Find a new job and work in London. Multi-Job Board Advertising and CV Sourcing Recruitment Services provided by AWD online. AWD online specialise in sourcing candidates and advertising vacancies on multiple job boards for companies on a non-commission basis. AWD online operates as an employment agency. AWD-IN-SPJ ADZN1_UKTJ