Support worker

Adultsocialcare; Anstruther; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community mental health charity in Scotland is seeking a motivated Support Worker to assist individuals with various needs, including social activities and tenancy management. The role involves building supportive relationships to promote independence and wellbeing. Candidates should hold an SVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care and have experience in the field. The position offers a pension scheme and employee support programs. Driving licence is preferred. This is a great opportunity for personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• SVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care required.
• Experience in supporting individuals with mental health needs.
• Driving licence preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with various needs including social activities.
• Build and maintain supportive and professional relationships.
• Engage in one-to-one support and team development.

Skills

Building therapeutic relationships

Community engagement

Promoting independence

Education

SVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

We are looking for a support worker for our mental health charity. We are a small, friendly, and supportive team.

The role will include assisting individuals in the community with various needs, including social activities, income maximisation, and tenancy management, while promoting independence and wellbeing.

The Support Worker will be expected to build and maintain professional, positive, and supportive therapeutic relationships, encouraging service users to reach their maximum potential through opportunities for personal growth and development.

The support worker will engage in one-to‑one support and in team working and development.

Appointment is pensionable and offers support through an employee assistance programme and manager supervision.

SVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care required.

The Support Worker may also be asked to undertake other tasks as required and as appropriate to the post holder’s skills.

ENeRGI is a real living wage employer. Driving licence preferred. No sponsorship.