Have you built real, hands-on experience in-mental health, supporting others with compassion and patience?
Do you have a real passion for mental health and a genuine drive to make a positive difference in people`s everyday lives?
Have you got the resilience and understanding to support others through challenges, and the motivation to help them move forward?

Yes? We would love to tell you more about our great Mental Health Recovery Support Worker opportunity!

Location - Walsall
Salary - -13.01 per hour
Hours - 35 and 28 hours roles available (-13.01 per hour) + 8 hour Sleep In (paid additionally)
Working patterns - 7.30am to 3.30pm, 9.00am to 5.00pm, 1.30pm to 9.30pm

Please note we are not able to offer sponsorship.

Make a Real Difference

At Lonsdale House, we support people at important moments in their mental health journey, whether they`re leaving hospital or need early support to avoid admission.

Our service provides:

• Step-down support for people recently discharged from hospital
• Step-up support to help prevent hospital admissions
• Crisis accommodation (up to 7 days) - a safe, calm alternative to inpatient care
• Rehabilitation accommodation (up to 2 years) - helping people build independence and move forward
• Our crisis beds support individuals with mental ill health in a homely, supportive environment, helping reduce disruption and focus on recovery.

Based in a beautiful and accessible home in a residential area of Walsall, Lonsdale House offers a calm, community setting where people can feel safe and supported.

The person;

• Experienced in supporting people with a primary diagnosis of mental health needs
• Able to communicate clearly and listen with empathy. Staying calm, patient, and resilient when supporting people in distress
• Able to build trusted relationships with others
• Understand professional boundaries, safeguarding, and confidentiality
• Keep clear and accurate records creating and updating Care Plans

The role
Lonsdale House in Walsall provides short-term accommodation and round-the-clock support for up to 15 adults with mental health needs. Our service aims to empower residents by helping them build essential skills for independent living within the community.