Support Worker - Mental Health

SUPPORT WORKER – OADBY & WIGSTON

Fixed term – July 2025

 At Age UK Leicester Shire and Rutland, we are looking to recruit a Support Worker.

The Neighbourhood Mental Health Café offers a safe and welcoming place for individuals struggling with emotional and mental wellbeing.

You will support the Senior Support Worker ensuring the service is delivered to vulnerable individuals. This is a fantastic service, that offers comfort to individuals in need. The role of a support worker can be emotionally and physically demanding, but the rewards are often well worth the hard work. To be successful in this job role,  you are required to have core healthcare skills, such as patience, empathy, compassion, and mental resilience.

The cafe will operate each Monday 9.30am-1.30pm & each Friday 12.30pm-4.30pm

Key Skills :

Experience and knowledge of working with people with mental health issues

Friendly, caring & calm

Work within professional boundaries

Ability to oversee the work of volunteers

Excellent organisational skills.

Ability to multitask

Good IT skills

Empathy & situational awareness

Knowledge of safeguarding issues

Sensitivity and understanding

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work within a multicultural environment

Work as part of a team

8 hours per week

Salary £5005.76 per annum

Closing date: 07/08/2024

Interview  date: 16/08/2024