Mental Health Support Worker

T & J Services have been providing support in the community for over 16 Years, we offer support with Mental Health, Vulnerable adults, and Learning difficulties. We enable our clients to achieve independence and integrate with the local community.

We are looking for people who can be calm, patient, enthusiastic and self-motivated, ready to provide reliable regular support to our clients

Full training will be provided to the suitable applicant.

A full clean driving license and use of a vehicle is required

Job Role

Providing the necessary level of assistance in line with client's abilities and needs. Enabling them to carry out day to day tasks, including remembering to take medication, shopping, cooking, housekeeping, and finding employment opportunities, organising leisure trips to improve wellbeing and different activities to promote a healthy lifestyle.

Working with clients in the implementation, monitoring and regular review of individual support plans. Promoting a pleasant, safe, and homely environment by participating in the monitoring of the care and cleanliness of client's homes and supporting them to achieve this. (No personal care)

Support and assistance with food prep and laundry as required in line with their support plan.

Supporting clients, to liaise with external contractors and health professionals etc.

Supporting clients, by helping them to become aware of their social and practical obligations, in the community, ensuring that they are aware of relevant health and safety issues.

To support clients with finances where this is agreed in their support plan.

To assist clients in line with their agreed support plan to take part in community activities including access to leisure, fitness, education, and employment opportunities.

Contribute to risk assessment and management as indicated in the support plan.

Involvement in client reviews as appropriate.

Maintaining a safe working environment, ensuring accidents & incidents are reported and recorded in compliance with health and safety policies/procedures.

The role will include some cleaning duties.

Someone to listen to the challenges being faced and thing pragmatically about where to find help and offer support in gaining help. Someone to notice problems and assist in keeping our services users lives safe and enjoyable.

Driver with full UK driving license is essential

Excellent communication skills

Caring nature

Ability to record information accurately and clearly

• We pride ourselves on our personal feel and dedication to our customers and staff. We are looking for someone to add to this and join our team.