Posted 09/10/2024
£25,119 - £26,421 per annum
Job Reference: 0003654
Male only applicants are required to meet specific support needs. Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 applies to this post.
When you become a Mental Health Support Worker you can make a real difference. As part of our team, you will provide flexible support to people with mental health problems, in line with the principles of "recovery", and “what matters” enabling people to lead fulfilling and meaningful lives.
You will work in partnership with individuals to help them achieve their personal goals. You will provide practical and emotional support with the aim of promoting independence, confidence, and quality of life.
We are seeking new colleagues who understand the needs of people with mental health problems, and the barriers they face. You will support vulnerable people, assisting them to live more independently. You should have a nonjudgmental attitude and the ability to treat individuals with dignity and respect.
A QCF Level 3 or other equivalent social care qualification is desirable. However, If you have a willingness to undertake relevant training and work towards a Social Care Qualification please don’t be put off applying.
Job Purpose:
To provide as part of the Mental Health Support Services team a flexible range of support to people with mental health problems in line with the principles of “recovery”. This means that people have the right to build meaningful lives for themselves and to have valued roles, regardless of their mental health problems. Support involves working in partnership with people so that they increase their confidence, recapture skills and develop a good quality of life that is meaningful and rewarding so that they become independent in managing their homes, in participating in their local communities and in undertaking employment and group activities, or other volunteering and educational opportunities. The support aims to provide specific practical and emotional support to people with mental health problems (and substance misuse problems) with an emphasis on “what matters” to them. Working to an agreed support plan to promote confidence and independence within the community.
Principal Accountabilities:
We are committed to equal opportunities and promoting inclusion, and we want to challenge stigma surrounding mental health. We offer flexible working arrangements to facilitate work-life balance, as well as a pension scheme, generous annual leave entitlement and other local government benefits.
Salary: G03 £25,119 - £26,421
Contractual Status: Permanent
The largest council in north Wales, Flintshire is situated in the north east of the country neighbouring the Welsh counties of Conwy, Denbighshire and Wrexham and Cheshire West and Chester in England. A high performing council Flintshire is known for its innovation in public services and has a proud track record of protecting and valuing community-based services.
Uniquely placed Flintshire is the gateway to Wales – anyone coming to work with us will discover a truly lovely county. We pride ourselves on continuously improving our services. As an employer, we recognise our most valuable assets are our people. We strive to be an employer of choice by providing a range of benefits that help us secure the engagement of employees and motivating them to deliver to the citizens of Flintshire County.
County Hall,
Mold
CH7 6NB
Buckley Train Station 1 mile / 20mins walk
Buckley, Bryn Awelon 0.1 miles / 3mins walk