Mental Health Support Practitioner

• Provide both practical and emotional support to individuals with mental health needs
• Support residents within our services and visit vulnerable adults in their own homes to deliver outreach support
• Help individuals maintain their independence, develop life skills, and manage their tenancy and daily living responsibilities
• Implement and facilitate activities that promote personal development across areas such as education, social inclusion, emotional resilience, physical health, and positive mental wellbeing
• Support individuals to manage medication, sustain engagement, and develop independence
• Assist with the safe management of buildings, respond appropriately to incidents, and ensure all reporting and recording requirements are met

• Previous experience supporting clients with mental health issues
• Excellent communication skills with a calm, patient, and confident manner
• Experience supporting vulnerable individuals through crisis or periods of change
• Experience of working collaboratively with other agencies (voluntary and statutory)
• Experience of casework, support planning, risk assessments, and key working
• Full driving licence, access to your own vehicle, and business insurance

Experience assessing the needs of vulnerable adults, particularly those at risk of homelessness

• £50 per sleep
• 1 on / 2 off shift pattern
• Contributory pension scheme
• 225 hours annual leave (rising to 285 with length of service)
• Range of learning and development opportunities
• Medicash health plan