Support Worker / Mental Health Support Worker

Location
London, England
Salary
Up to £22000 per annum
Posted
25 Jan 2018
Closes
22 Feb 2018
Ref
APSUL-01
Contact
Bluetown Online
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Job Title: Support Worker

Location: London, SE26

Salary: £11 per hour, OTE £22,000 + Company Benefits

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

The Support Worker role is key to ensuring the organisation maintains its strong brand reputation and embraces best practice and highest standards of service. As part of the team, you will adhere to maintain the organisation's Level A accreditation, which is denoted for "excellence and leaders their field", in QAF national performance standards. The service runs to empower residents and support them on their journey to independent living.

What they are looking for:

  • Undergraduate degree
  • At least 2 years' experience as a support worker in mental health services
  • Strong computer literacy and skills
  • Good knowledge of mental health related illnesses
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Great administration and organisation skills
  • Genuine desire to make a difference and help disadvantaged individuals to have better lives
  • Warm, friendly, positive demeanour and an open minded attitude
  • Thirst for knowledge, strive for excellence and a humble posture of learning

What they can offer you:

  • A friendly, family and happy company culture!
  • Opportunity for career progression into management
  • Starting with 22 and increasing to 25 days annual leave, plus public holidays
  • Full ongoing professional training & development plan
  • Comprehensive induction and training programme
  • Courses on global prosperity and social action
  • Pension scheme
  • Free eye tests
  • Generous maternity policy
  • Child care vouchers
  • Paid sick leave
  • Interest free company loans
  • Free breakfasts, healthy snacks and refreshments
  • Social and team building activities

Please click the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.

Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Support Worker, Carer, Health Care Assistant, Home Care Worker, Care Support Worker, Residential Care Worker, Carer, Care Assistant, Healthcare Assistant, Social Carer, Support Worker, Enabler, Care Worker, Support Assistant, Care Helper, Care Assist, Healthcare Assistant, Mental Health Support Worker, Residential Care Support, Social Care, NVQ2 may also be considered for this role.