Moxie people
Mental Health Case Worker
Job Description
Are you a caring, understanding, compassionate person with a desire to help and support others?
Do you have an understanding of mental health and how it effects people’s lives?
How about a job as a Mental Health Case Worker in RCT (Llwynypia area).
PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A 24 HOUR SERVICE, SO OVERNIGHT SHIFTS ARE A BIG PART OF THE ROLE.
What will you do?
- You’ll cover day and night shifts (sleep-ins) 2 or 3 shifts per week (on a rolling rota)
- A total of 37 hours on average per week, over a month
- There will be lone working at the project
- Supporting individuals who struggle with their mental health
- Assisting to promote independence
- Providing emotional and practical support
- Reporting and recording any safeguarding issues
- Working with Case Workers and other team members, to provide an excellent service
What will you get?
- Salary of £23,088 per year
- An extra overnight payment of £49.50 for every shift
- With shift payments, it will be possible to earn up to an extra £5,000 per year
- Approximate £28,000 per year with all payments.
- Extra payments for any disturbed sleep during your shift
- Options for a permanent contract or temp to perm, depending on your needs
- A supportive and understanding employer
- Work for a charity that aims to make a positive impact on the community
What do you need?
- Experience of support work in a setting that includes mental health
- Solid values around building trust, empathy and understanding
- Knowledge of trauma informed practice would be ideal
- Access to a vehicle is ESSENTIAL
- A DBS on the update service is a distinct advantage
- Knowledge of safeguarding and confidentiality
- Ability to cover overnight / sleep-in shifts is essential
If this Mental Health Support role appeals to you, and you want to be considered for the role…please get in touch with Keeran @ Moxie People, or apply through this job advert with an up-to-date CV.
Hope to hear from you soon!