Support Worker

Location: The Mead, WarminsterJob Type: Permanent Full Time (35 Hours)Salary: £24,544.91 per annumDBS Requirement: Enhanced DBS with Adults Barred List Check required Make a difference every day Do you believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to live life to the full, regardless of the challenges they face with their mental health? At The Mead, we provide 24-hour support for people living with mental illness, helping them build confidence, develop independence, and take positive steps towards a brighter future. As a Mental Health Support Worker, you'll play a vital role in supporting residents on their recovery journey, helping them achieve their personal goals and move towards more independent living.  About the role No two days are the same. You'll build positive, professional relationships with residents, providing practical and emotional support tailored to their individual needs. Working within a person-centred, recovery-focused environment, you'll empower people to develop life skills, improve wellbeing, and achieve outcomes that matter to them. As a key worker, you'll support residents to: Build confidence and independence Develop everyday living skills Improve their mental and physical wellbeing Access education, employment, volunteering and community opportunities Manage risks and work towards personal recovery goals Move on to lower-support accommodation or independent living where appropriate [Mental Hea...Warminster | Word] What you'll be doing Providing one-to-one support and key worker sessions Developing and reviewing support and recovery plans Encouraging residents to identify and achieve personal goals Supporting with daily living activities and personal care where required Working collaboratively with mental health professionals and external agencies Maintaining accurate records and documentation Promoting safeguarding, wellbeing and positive risk management Contributing to a supportive and inclusive team environment  Who we're looking for We're interested in people who are passionate about supporting others and can bring empathy, resilience and a positive attitude to the role. You'll have: Strong listening and communication skills A caring, patient and understanding approach The ability to build positive relationships and professional boundaries A willingness to learn and develop Values that align with Rethink Mental Illness and a commitment to person-centred support It would be great if you also have: Experience supporting people with mental health needs Experience in care, support work or another social care setting Experience of personal care Knowledge of recovery-focused practice, support planning and risk assessment Relevant health and social care qualifications  Why join Rethink Mental Illness? At Rethink Mental Illness, people are at the heart of everything we do. We are driven by our values of Passion, Commitment, Openness, Hope, Expertise, Understanding and Equity, and our CARES behaviours help us create supportive environments where colleagues and the people we support can thrive.  When you join us, you'll become part of a team that: Makes a genuine difference to people's lives Encourages learning and professional development Works collaboratively and supports one another Champions recovery, independence and hope Values diversity, inclusion and equity Ready to apply? If you're compassionate, motivated and committed to helping people affected by mental illness achieve their goals, we'd love to hear from you. Join us and help create opportunities, build confidence and inspire recovery every day.