We are seeking compassionate, dedicated, and reliable Mental Health Support Assistants to join our growing team in the Burgess Hill area. This rewarding role involves supporting individuals with mental health needs to live independently, develop life skills, and achieve their personal goals within the community and supported living environments.
As a Mental Health Support Assistant, you will play a vital role in promoting wellbeing, independence, dignity, and social inclusion while providing person-centred support tailored to individual needs.
Provide practical and emotional support to individuals experiencing mental health challenges.
Assist service users with daily living activities, including household tasks, budgeting, meal preparation, and attending appointments.
Encourage and support individuals to develop independence, confidence, and social skills.
Promote positive mental health and wellbeing through engagement in meaningful activities.
Maintain accurate records and complete relevant documentation.
Work collaboratively with colleagues, healthcare professionals, families, and external agencies.
Follow care plans, risk assessments, and safeguarding procedures at all times.
Support individuals in accessing community resources, education, employment, and recreational opportunities.
A caring, empathetic, and professional approach.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
A genuine passion for supporting people with mental health needs.
Previous experience in mental health, care, support work, or a related field is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided.
Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays where required.
A full UK driving licence is advantageous but not essential.
Comprehensive induction and ongoing training.
Opportunities for career progression and professional development.
Supportive and inclusive working environment.
Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support.
Competitive pay rates and enhanced rates for certain shifts.
Pension scheme and annual leave entitlement.
If you are passionate about making a positive difference in people’s lives and want a rewarding career supporting mental health and wellbeing, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today and become part of a team committed to empowering individuals to live fulfilling and independent lives.
*Important Notice: To successfully apply for the above
position, you should be eligible to work in the UK or hold a relevant work
visa. Safeguarding, quality and integrity are at the heart of what we do. Pink
Tile is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people
within education. During the application process, you will be required to:
Pink Tile Education, their schools and candidates all
share the view of “Best Fit, Every Time” and our role is to ensure
that every candidate we place has a positive impact on the team of their new
employers. Please note the pay is inclusive of the 12.07% PAYE holiday.
We have a policy, as a matter of courtesy, to respond to
all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of
applications, we sometimes cannot reply to individual enquiries. If we have not
contacted you within this specified time, your application may have been
unsuccessful on this specific occasion, but we encourage you to apply for
positions that you may see in the future. Alternatively, please check missed
calls and all your email folders as it may have been that we have tried to
reach you. Thank you.*
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