We are recruiting for a Mental Health Support Worker, working 20 hours per week across 4 weekdays (hours may be worked within typical school timings) – see information attached.
As a Support Worker your role will make a real difference to the lives of adults with a mental health diagnosis, enabling them to live as independently as possible.
What We Offer
✅ Generous annual leave allowance of 6.6 weeks per annum, including bank holidays with additional leave for long service
✅ Paid induction and ongoing training to help you develop your skills.
✅ A health plan, allowing you to claim back a wide range of everyday health expenses up to your annual limit, plus access to shopping discounts other benefits.
✅ Attractive pension scheme
✅ Mileage paid for car usage (55p per mile)
✅ Sociable working patterns, with no weekend or bank holiday working
✅A supportive team.
✅Company sick pay (subject to minimum service)
✅Salary £13.08 per hour.
About you
We are looking for committed individuals who are driven by a desire to make real difference to the lives of adults living with mental health conditions with:
✅ A minimum of 3 years demonstrable experience and / or a minimum of level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care or similar related subject
✅A positive ‘can do’ attitude, and a willingness to actively support residents with daily living tasks.
✅ Effective communication & interpersonal skills (verbal and written), with an ability to listen in an active and non-judgemental manner
✅ Emotional resilience and the ability to remain calm and effective in challenging situations.
✅ Access to your own transport that ensures swift and smooth transitions between locations in and around Leicester City and Leicestershire (mileage paid for use of vehicle).
✅The right to work in the UK; this role does not offer visa sponsorship.
We aim to develop a workforce that reflects the community we serve. To this end we actively encourage applicants from all sections of the community
To apply
Read more about the role here
Ready to make a difference? Submit your application now and start your journey with us!
Send your CV with a covering email to recruitment@nortonhousingandsupport.org.uk
For an informal chat about the role, call us on 0116 2538541
We are ready to hire as soon as we find the right person and only have one role available, so we encourage you to apply at an early stage.
