Mental Health Support Worker - Colchester

Flexible Support Worker – Colchester

Salary: £26,298 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Location: Colchester

P&S Care & Support are recruiting for a permanent Flexible Support Worker to join a well-established community support service in Colchester.

This is an opportunity to join a supportive team working with adults who require assistance to maintain their independence and make positive progress in their lives.

The role involves providing practical and emotional support to individuals within a community setting. You will work alongside people to help them develop confidence, improve their daily living skills and work towards their own goals.

You will build positive working relationships with the people you support and encourage them to make informed choices about their lives. Support may include helping with everyday activities, maintaining accommodation, accessing community resources and engaging with relevant services.

The position is worked across a 7-day rota, with flexibility required to meet the needs of the service.

We are looking for someone who is reliable, approachable and able to communicate effectively with a wide range of people. You should be comfortable working independently while also contributing positively to a wider team.

Experience in support work, social care, mental health, housing, rehabilitation or another relevant environment would be beneficial. We will also consider applicants with transferable experience who can demonstrate the right attitude and commitment to supporting others.

What is offered

22 days' annual leave plus statutory bank holidays, increasing to 25 days following three years' continuous service.

Workplace pension following three months' service.

Company sick pay following 12 months' continuous service.

Death-in-service benefit of twice annual salary.

Access to a range of employee discounts, wellbeing resources and online GP services.

Mandatory training and opportunities for ongoing learning and development.

The recruitment process

P&S Care & Support is managing this recruitment campaign on behalf of our client.

Applicants who meet the initial requirements will be contacted for a telephone screening. Successful candidates will then be invited to interview.

As part of the selection process, candidates may be asked to complete a short practical exercise based on a typical support-work situation.

Appointment will be subject to the relevant pre-employment checks, including Right to Work verification, employment checks and an Enhanced DBS check.

Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

If you're looking for a rewarding support role where you can help people develop their independence and achieve positive outcomes, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today by submitting your CV through CV-Library or contacting P&S Care and Support

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