Mental Health Support Worker

Mental Health Support Worker - Supported Housing Location: Blaenau Gwent (Ebbw Vale and Blaina)Hours: 37 hours per week, including participation in a rota (weekends and sleep-ins)Contract: PermanentSalary: 24,242.40 per annum The shifts are on a rota of days from 9am to 5pm, or 8am to 4pm - with one sleep-in per week from 3pm to 9am in the morning.There will be days that fall on a Saturday or Sunday. About the Role We have an exciting opportunity for a Mental Health Support Worker to join our Supported Housing team in Blaenau Gwent.This is a role where you can make a genuine difference every day - supporting people over the age of 18 who have faced challenges such as poor mental health, homelessness, and multiple complex needs. Working within a supported accommodation setting, you will provide a combination of social, emotional, and practical support to help individuals move towards independent living and brighter futures.What You''ll Do As a Mental Health Support Worker, you will: Carry out assessments of individuals referred to the service, ensuring their needs are fully understood.Manage your own caseload, providing effective, person-centred support.Develop support plans with service users and review them regularly to reflect changing needs.Encourage independence, enabling people to make informed decisions about their lives.Collaborate with external agencies and partners to ensure holistic, joined-up support.Maintain accurate records and ensure risk assessments, plans ..... full job details .....