Mental Health Support Worker (NO visa sponsorship provided!)

Important information for applicants: please note, this position is open to candidates with existing right to work in the UK. We do not hold a UK visa sponsorship licence, so please do not apply if you are looking for visa sponsorship!

At Supported Independence, we have upcoming vacancies for Health Care Assistants/Mental Health Support Workers with driving licence to join one of our teams based in/around central Bristol.

Full-time (37.5 hrs.), permanent contracts offered, but part-time (25 hrs. min.) may be considered, subject to availability.

Our company is an established Supported Living provider for adults, with a regularly good or outstanding CQC rating, and we assist service users with a wide range of support needs, including: mental health conditions; alcohol and substance addictions; learning disabilities; autism/Asperger’s; trauma; self-harm & suicide attempts; personality disorder, and other behaviours that challenge. Based on Person Centred principles, our aim is to assist service users to develop or re-gain greatest possible independence.

Driving licence essential, as we also support outreach clients! - Company fleet vehicles available for work journeys, or generous mileage allowance paid for staff using their own car (by agreement).

We welcome applicants from all sections of society, including mature candidates. Previous support work experience helpful, but not essential, as we can provide all necessary training.

Our support worker roles also offer excellent experience and development opportunities for anyone starting careers in social work, clinical psychology/psychiatry, mental health, etc.

Package:

· Current hourly starting rate is between £11.23 (unqualified) and £11.56 (NVQ3 Health & Social Care or equivalent) qualified = annual starting salary on 37.5 hours p/w: £21,902/£22,534.

· Staff loyalty pay scheme with increases after 13 months, 25 months and upon completion of selected qualifications or promotions & bonus after 3 years of employment.

Benefits:

· Accommodating/flexible shifts to fit around your individual needs.

· Working hours between 8am and 10pm.

· Shifts worked on a 2-week rolling rota, with 1 weekend shift per fortnight.

· Inclusive environment with an accommodating company culture and a family feel.

· Regular events for employees & service users, such as fun & development days, Christmas parties, etc.

· High quality training opportunities in a range of subjects beyond the usual mandatory training.

· Sponsored access to Health and Social Care Qualifications.

· Paid for enhanced DBS.

· Genuine career development opportunities.

· Cycle to work scheme & work cycle mileage allowance

· Friends and Family referral scheme

To apply, please send a copy of your CV and cover letter stating why you are interested and what you feel you can bring to the role/any experience you have had.

Please note that all job offers are subject to candidates providing evidence of their right to work in the UK, a DBS check (paid by us) and two employer references.

Privacy notice: We usually respond to short-listed candidates within 1-2 weeks, but we may keep application records for all candidates for up to 3 months and may contact you if further relevant positions come up.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £21,902.00-£22,534.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Sick pay

Shift:

• Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Bristol: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Are you available to work full-time? - If no, please specify part-time availability.

Experience:

• mental health or general support work: 1 year (preferred)

Language:

• Good level of spoken/written English & general IT skills (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• NVQ3 Health & Social Care or equivalent (preferred)
• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Bristol SW