About
Applications for this role are now closed.
Employer description
Suffolk Mind’s mission is to make Suffolk the best place in the world for talking about and taking care of mental health and to assist with this we are looking to recruit a full time Support Worker.
Main description
Do you want to make a difference to the lives of others? Suffolk Mind is a registered charity promoting mental health and well-being services throughout Suffolk and Sawston, Cambridgeshire.
Come and join our fantastic team of hard-working Support Workers who really make a difference to support the mental health and wellbeing of our tenants in our supported housing at The Green Road in Sawston.
We are looking for an open minded, person-centred individual who can provide high levels of one-to-one support with all aspects of daily living such as cooking, shopping and budgeting as well as providing emotional support.
Entry requirements
- Experience of working in supported housing OR willingness to learn
- Awareness of welfare rights and benefits
- Willingness to help and encourage individuals to take part in all aspects of the service and to undertake everyday tasks
- Be able to provide personal and emotional assistance to people in their recovery from mental health problems
- Possess basic IT and administration skills
If you do not have the full skills and experience we would accept a trainee for this role (please indicate this on the application form).
A trainee would expect to undertake training and and will receive a salary of £23,492.04 per annum. Sleep-in's would be available once successfully confirmed into post as a Support Worker.
Benefits
- 25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays – rising to 30 days with length of service (pro rata for part time)
- Option to buy and sell annual leave
- Birthday day off
- Health and dental care insurance plan
- Occupational sick pay scheme
- Pension scheme
- Length of service awards from 5 years
- Refer a friend scheme
- Blue Light Card scheme – offering discounts on 100’s of retailers both in store and online
- Plus, internal wellbeing courses, opportunities for training, excellent support and job satisfaction.
If you are looking to use your skills towards a career where your need for meaning and purpose are met, then come join us to help make Suffolk the best place in the world for talking about and taking care of mental health.
How to apply
For the full job description and to apply, please complete a Suffolk Mind Application form by visiting our website and choose ‘get involved’ then ‘job vacancies’.
*You are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close this job post at any time, should we receive a sufficient number of applications.
Therefore, candidates may be invited to interview before the closing date.
Closing Date
The closing date for this job offer is on 10/07/2025
Salary
£25,375.00 per annum, PLUS earn up to £65 per sleep in shift
Location
This job is located in Sawston, Cambs
How to Apply
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