Overview

TieTalent Saffron Walden, England, United KingdomAt Station Street, we support people across Hertfordshire with severe and enduring mental health needs. As a Care and Support Worker with a sector leader within mental health, you’ll make a real difference to their lives as you develop the personal, flexible, and recovery-focused support plans they need to help turn things around. Station Street provides residential rehabilitation for 5 people with a range of mental health problems. You need to be flexible to work various shift patterns including late shifts, nights and weekends. You would be required to work a rota system that includes some weekends and bank holidays. Full time hours of 15 per week. Overtime is also available.Responsibilities

Provide care and support to residents with severe and enduring mental illness as part of recovery-focused plansSupport residents to take control, improve quality of life and face the future with confidenceWork as part of a team to deliver flexible, person-centred careBe adaptable to different shift patterns, including late shifts, nights and weekendsIdeal Candidate / Qualifications

Experience of working with people with long-term mental health issuesGood understanding of the issues they face and the recovery modelStrong communication skills, flexibility, energy, empathy, understanding, and patienceEnthusiastic, motivated, and committed to supporting others to fulfil their potentialAbout Us

Across the varied regions, sectors, and settings we operate within, our organisation is held together by a shared vision and our people are connected by the same values: belief in potential, confidence in communication, embracing positive change, and treating each other as individuals. We strive to improve the lives of the people we support and offer career development rather than just a job.We are Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTVH). We are committed to developing and implementing sustainability initiatives to reduce environmental impact and promote sustainable practices. We are part of the Disability Confident employer scheme and work to promote equality, diversity and inclusion.Benefits

28 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays (pro rata for part-time)2 volunteering days per yearBeliefs day (annual extra day off)Extended parental leaveEnhanced pension with matched contributions up to 9%Option to buy or sell up to 5 days annual leaveLife assurance 3x salaryCycle2work schemeHybrid working (dependent on role)Health cash plan (including family members)Tenancy deposit loan and season ticket loanLearning and training opportunities via WiseboxColleague virtual social platform and career progression supportEmployee Assistance ProgrammeWe reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.

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