Mental Health Support Worker – 12 Month MAT Cover – Grainger House, Birmingham

Make Every Day Count – Become a Mental Health Support Worker at Northern Healthcare. (12‑Month Maternity cover role.)

Location: Grainger House, Cradley Heath, Birmingham.

Pay and Benefits

• £12.91 per hour starting rate
• Enhanced overtime rates
• Excellent benefits package
• Career progression opportunities
• Full training and development support

What You’ll Be Doing

No two days are ever the same.

You Will Support Residents With

• Developing daily living skills
• Cooking and meal preparation
• Managing appointments and medication
• Budgeting and household tasks
• Accessing education, employment, and community activities
• Building confidence and independence
• Emotional wellbeing and recovery support
• Personal care support (as required) – full training provided

Full Training and Support from Day One

• Structured induction programme
• Dedicated buddy support
• Access to online learning platform
• Care Certificate
• First Aid Training
• Behaviour Support Training
• Funded NVQ Qualifications (Levels 2–5)
• Leadership and Management Development

Career Pathways

• Team Leader
• Deputy Service Manager
• Service Manager
• Specialist Support Worker Champion roles

Benefits

• Free parking at most services
• Free Enhanced DBS check
• Blue Light Card and Blue Light Insurance discounts
• Refer‑a‑Friend Scheme – earn up to £400 in Love2Shop vouchers
• Employee Assistance Programme including wellbeing, counselling and physiotherapy support
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Monthly and annual recognition awards

What We’re Looking For

• A caring, positive and person‑centred approach
• Experience in care, support work, mental health services, or a Level 2/3 Health & Social Care qualification (desirable)
• Experience supporting a family member, friend or individual with additional needs (welcomed)
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Two satisfactory references covering the last three years
• Ability to complete an Enhanced DBS check (paid for by us)

For a rewarding role where you can genuinely change lives while building a fulfilling career, we’d love to hear from you.

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