Longhurst Group

About Longhurst Group

An exciting number of opportunities have arisen for highly resourceful and motivated Support Workers to join our Community Mental Health Team in Birmingham. Do you have a passion to make a real difference to improving the lives of our service users? Well this may be the role for you. The Role Do you want to work for a company where you can make a difference? Here at Longhurst Group we want to deliver excellent Care and Support Services which are both individualised and customer-led, promoting wellbeing and support for people who, because of mental health issues, require support to maintain their homes and links within the community. You will travel across the city to deliver support to individual people within their homes. As a Mental Health Support Worker, you will: Maximise independence of people requiring support, enabling real choices in how they lead their lives Provide housing related support such as supporting people to access their benefits entitlements; pay their rent and household bills; secure appropriate accommodation; access employment, volunteering and training opportunities. You may also be required to assist some people with personal care, administering medication and undertaking domestic chores Maintain accurate records of support provided, maintaining risk assessment and support plans About You Our ideal candidate will possess a passion for working in the care sector and will appreciate the importance of providing care for vulnerable adults. We are looking for a Mental Health Support Worker who will go that extra mile whilst working as part of a team. The need to work flexibly in this role and be reliable is paramount. As a Mental Health Support Worker, you will: Be flexible to work a variety of shift patterns including some evenings, weekends and bank holidays. Be confident, reliable and interested in supporting people to live independently. Be able to establish positive relationships and be a good team player. Demonstrate an understanding of the issues related to mental health. Demonstrate a commitment to challenging negative views and being able to give people the hope and belief that they can improve their lives. Demonstrate empathy, patience, humour and a ‘can do’ attitude. About Us Longhurst Group is one of the leading housing groups in the Midlands and East of England, providing more than 22,500 homes and high-quality care and support services. With a clear vision to improve the lives of our customers and our colleagues through our shared values and integrated services, the Group has ambitious plans for the future and is always looking to grow. You will be joining the organisation following the launch of our 2025 strategy, which concentrates on improving the lives of customers and colleagues by focusing on the areas of financial resilience and health and wellbeing. Why Apply At Longhurst Group we value and respect our people. We recognise that our success rests on the shoulders of committed staff so we want to make sure that everyone feels supported and appreciated. Being part of Longhurst Group means living our values. In it together, Heartfelt Service, Own it, Push the Boundaries and Fun and Fair. It is through our values that we will continue to shape the future, making a positive difference within our local communities and creating places where people want to live. Benefits Package We offer an attractive employee benefit package including generous annual leave, pension scheme and learning and development opportunities. Vetting Requirements Employment for this role is subject to pre-employment checks and will be conditional upon a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service disclosure and two satisfactory references (one from your current employer). PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK. All shortlisted candidates will need to verify eligibility to work in the UK at interview. Proof must then be provided by day one upon successful candidature. Equal Opportunities Longhurst Group is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applicants that reflects the diverse communities we work with. We invite applicants to contact the employer to identify any additional support they may need during the recruitment process

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Legal Form: Limited

Company Type: Non-profit Organisation

Company Size: 1001 - 5000

Revenue: 100 - 500 million (USD)

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