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Senior Mental Health Support Worker (Days)Location: Halifax, West YorkshireHours: 38.5 hours per weekSalary: £27,727.70 per annum / £13.85 per hour + £15.35 per hour (overtime rate)
About the RoleP4 recruitment is working with a client who are Delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a compassionate and dedicated Senior Mental Health Support Worker to join our 10-bed rehabilitation service, based in Halifax. This residential service provides a vital step-down facility, supporting individuals as they transition towards more independent living.
You will work 12-hour shifts from 7:45am to 7:45pm on a two-week rolling rota:
- Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday
- Week 2: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Our Client has 20 years’ experience and provides outstanding care and support across Lancashire and Yorkshire. They specialise in recovery-focused services for adults aged 18+ with mental health needs, learning disabilities, and rehabilitation requirements. Several of their services are rated OUTSTANDING by the CQC, and we are proud recipients of the Investors in People Gold award.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and support Recovery Support Workers in delivering day-to-day care and promoting independence.
- Provide personal care in accordance with high-quality, evidence-based standards.
- Act as a role model and take responsibility for the service in the absence of management.
- Mentor and support new staff members and contribute to ongoing training and supervision.
- Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic and person-centred care.
- Facilitate meaningful, recovery-focused activities aligned with residents’ individual goals.
- Administer medication and maintain accurate, up-to-date care records in line with policies and legal standards.
What We Offer
- An additional day of annual leave to celebrate your birthday as we mark 21 years in 2025*
- A supportive, values-led working environment with a focus on staff and service user wellbeing
- Paid breaks during shifts
- Ongoing professional development and clear career progression pathways
- The opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of people with mental health needs
- Access to the company pension scheme
- Health Cash Plan (including discounted gym membership)
- Employee Assistance Programme and Blue Light Card membership
- Free DBS check and on-site parking
- Refer a Friend bonus scheme
Person specifications
Essential-
- NVQ Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care (or equivalent)
- Understanding of working with individuals from diverse cultural, social, and ethnic backgrounds
- Ability to provide non-judgemental, emotional, and practical support
- Experience in developing, implementing, and evaluating support/treatment plans
- Experience of working effectively within a team
- Good standard of education, including English and Maths
- Experience supporting individuals with mental health needs
- A solid understanding of care planning and risk assessment
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- A commitment to person-centred support, recovery, and inclusion
- Good understanding of CQC
Desirable-
- NVQ Level 3 or 4 in Health and Social Care
- Full UK driving licence
- Experience supervising staff and co-ordinating support provision
- Ability to influence staff practice through effective line management
