Mental Health Support Worker – Bank

BHT Sussex is looking for Bank Cover Workers to join the friendly team at the Archway service, which is a CQC registered care provider for those with enduring and complex mental health needs. 

Hours per Week: Bank worker – A Bank cover worker is a zero hours contract providing flexible shift cover to suit the projects needs which can fit around your lifestyle due to 24 hour support being provided.

Closing Date: Rolling recruitment

Interview Date: TBC

Salary: £12.21 per hour inclusive of 12.07% holiday pay (£10.91 hourly base) plus Sleep-In £103.56 (10pm to 8am)

Are you looking to give back to the community and work in supported housing helping clients improve their mental health and wellbeing? Archway is consists of two residential properties in Hove providing 24 hour care – 7 days a week within a shift pattern of early, late and sleep in night shifts.

A quote from an Archway client:

“Archway has changed my life for the better.  Being at Archway has made me more confident, aware of my own circumstances and helped me move away from a bad time”

We are looking for people with the below skills:

• Supportive and empathic nature
• Ability to learn new skills and providing care in a housing environment
• Ability to communicate effectively with a range of people
• Demonstrate an understanding of how to form professional and trusting relationships
• Passion for empowering clients to improve wellbeing and achieve goals
• Feel motivated to make a positive difference in the lives of the people who use the Archway service
• Ability to administer medication on completion of training

We offer:

• A paid mandatory induction – (weekday)
• Supportive management and team environment
• Positive working environment
• Opportunities for learning and development
• Flexible hours

Shift Details:

On completion of induction, shifts available could cover the below hours:

• Early: 09:00-17:00
• Late: 12:00-20:00 or 13.30-21.30
• Night: 16:00-22:00 with a 10-hour sleep-in (22:00-08:00) followed by 08:00-10:00 the following day.

Shift times can vary dependent on the needs of the service.

For full details please go to our website www.bht.org.uk

If you would welcome discussing this exciting opportunity ahead of applying or would like to know any further details, please contact Lorna Sharp (Operational Manager) on 01273 822103

How to apply

1. Download and complete all the forms in the application pack.
2. Attach all the completed documents to an email. The title of the email should read: (Your name): BHT job reference – (job reference number).
3. Send your application to jobs@bht.org.uk