MENTAL HEALTH RECOVERY WORKER (GREAT YARMOUTH)

About us

Norfolk Integrated Housing & Community Support Services (NIHCSS) is a partnership between Together for Mental Wellbeing, one of the oldest mental health charities and St Martins Housing Trust, placed number 5 in the best charities to work for in the Best Companies list 2023 . NIHCSS is a place where employees feel supported, where their wellbeing is prioritised and where values are in place to encourage trust, respect and support.

Our work environment includes:

Fostering communication and collaboration
Flexibility
Promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion
Leading with compassion
Acknowledging great work
Transparency
Prioritising and valuing our staffing team
Shift work is part of the role, no personal care involved, being able to drive and have a car is a mandatory requirement of this role (business insurance is required).

*Job Overview*

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate person to join our team in Great Yarmouth. As a Mental Health Support Worker at NIHCSS, you will play a crucial role in supporting and empowering individuals to lead fulfilling, independent lives.

*Duties*

- Mentoring and supporting individuals, encouraging independence and self-confidence

- Providing person centred support to individuals including life skills and social interactions

- Collaborating with healthcare professionals to ensure holistic care

*Experience*

- Previous experience working with vulnerable adults is desirable

- Ability to communicate effectively and empathetically

- Strong organisational skills and the ability to work independently

- A compassionate and patient approach towards those in need of support

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £23,892.00 per year

Benefits:


Additional leave
Bereavement leave
Casual dress
Company events
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Employee discount
Enhanced paternity leave
Free or subsidised travel
Free parking
Health & wellbeing programme
Life insurance
On-site parking
Referral programme
Sick pay
Schedule:


8 hour shift
Day shift
Night shift
Weekend availability
Application question(s):


A full driving licence and use of a car is a mandatory requirement of this role as you will be required to take clients to appointments and to visit your community clients in their home. We cannot accept applications from people who are taking driving lessons or have their test booked. Please confirm that you drive and have a car. Mileage expenses are paid.
Experience:


mental health or learning disability work/voluntary: 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:


United Kingdom (required)
Willingness to travel:


100% (required)
Work Location: On the road and at base