Senior Support Worker (Mental Health)

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Full time/Woodbridge/£500 Joining Bonus/£26,800 per year

Are you ready for your next step in supported housing?

Suffolk Mind provide housing and support services to individuals with enduring mental health issues and are looking for a supportive and dedicated Senior Support Worker (known internally as a Senior Practitioner) to support both the manager and deputy manager in the delivery of an effective and responsive housing service.

• Full time - 37 hours per week (based on a shift system that includes evenings, weekends and bank holidays)
• Woodbridge
• £26,800.00 per annum plus earn £65 per sleep-in shift
• £500 Joining bonus

Some key requirements for this role:

• NVQ3 or Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care or equivalent - or a commitment to attain this
• Experience of working with individuals with complex physical and mental health needs
• Knowledge and experience of support planning and case management
• Ability to work as part of a team and motivate staff on shift
• Ability to work shifts and flexible hours if applicable to service demands

Why work for us?

Excellent benefits package, including -

• 25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays - increasing to a total maximum of 30 days per year with length of service
• Option to buy and sell annual leave
• Health and dental care insurance plan
• Occupational sick pay scheme
• Pension scheme
• Bluelight card discount scheme

Plus internal wellbeing courses, opportunities for training, excellent support and job satisfaction.

Please read the full job description and apply by completing a full application form found on the vacancies page of our website (under 'get involved' then 'vacancies').

Senior Practitioner Job Description and Person Specification ETA 2023 v2.pdf

Closing date for all applications: 21st July 2024
Interview date: TBC

Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship on this role

Suffolk Mind is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people, and adults at risk who have contact with our services and personnel. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background and DBS checks will be required for relevant posts. as part of our Safer Recruitment procedures.