Mental Health Support Worker

You may already have experience of providing care to people with support needs, although full training will be given to enable you to provide recovery focused, person-centred support for our clients to live as independently as possible within the community.

You will have great customer service expertise, ability to manage your time and provide accurate information. Perhaps you've worked in retail or hospitality and can demonstrate transferable skills to develop trusting relationships with clients to achieve positive outcomes as well as confidently dealing with external agencies and authorities.

What is key, you will already have an understanding of the needs of people living with mental health and its effects, the willingness to learn, have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and have good I.T. skills, including word, databases and e-mails. If you have an NVQ/QCF in Health & Social Care, that's great! If not, we will support you in obtaining this and beyond.

Lifeways SIL are a forward thinking, innovative organisation who are leading the way in supporting the NHS & local councils in driving change. Our goal is to bring innovation to drive improved outcomes for people with complex mental health needs for a cleaner, brighter future.

We are looking for inspired, motivated individuals to join our dedicated team of Recovery Support colleagues to positively engage with our clients in our 'Enhanced Community Recovery' supported living service in Hereford.

In return we offer a rewarding progressive career opportunity whether you have direct experience or not, you will have the chance to grow and be valued in a supportive team.

Pulled from the full job description

• Casual dress


• Company pension


• Cycle to work scheme


• Employee discount


• Health & wellbeing programme


• Referral programme, Competitive rates of pay for Sleep In shifts


Refer a Friend cash reward

Free enhance DBS check

Professionally supportive team and employer

28 days annual leave, increase with length of service

Access to NEST Pension

Bike 2 Work Scheme

Discounts on high street and online shops, supermarkets, holidays and events

Employee Assistance Programme