Aberdare, Merthyr Tydfil, United Kingdom
£14.24 - Per Hour
Temporary
Job Title: Mental Health Support Worker
Location: Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales
Salary: £14.24 - £28.48 per hour (PAYE)
Job Description:
Are you a dedicated and passionate Mental Health Support Worker seeking flexible work opportunities in Aberdare? Join a leading specialist provider offering rewarding roles supporting individuals with mental health needs. As a Mental Health Support Worker in Aberdare, you will have the chance to develop your skills while working in a supportive environment that prioritises patient care, treatment, and rehabilitation. This role provides the flexibility to balance your home and work life, with competitive pay and a range of benefits designed to support your professional growth.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support trained nurses in delivering direct patient care within a mental health setting in Aberdare.
- Observe, monitor, and record patient conditions accurately.
- Provide therapeutic care with dignity, compassion, and honesty.
- Assist in maintaining a safe and secure environment for patients requiring low secure care.
- Support patients with severe and enduring mental illness, personality disorders, or mental health needs on locked wards.
- Contribute to the overall wellbeing and recovery of patients in Aberdare.
Requirements:
- Minimum of 6 months recent experience in an acute mental health setting in the UK.
- Practical Manual Handling and TMVA (BILD Accredited) training.
- Right to work in the UK.
- UK residency.
- Driving licence and own vehicle are essential.
- Registration with Social Care Wales.
Additional Benefits:
- Flexible shifts including days, nights, and weekends in Aberdare.
- Weekly pay, with excellent rates of pay in Aberdare.
- Block bookings available – full or part-time.
- Referral bonus of £50 to £250 for successful referrals.
- Practical Manual Handling & TMVA training at reduced cost.
- Entry into quarterly prize draw to win £500.
- Free uniform and subsidised training.
- Mobile app for shift management.
- 24-hour support line from Vetro Recruitment.
- Holiday pay and optional contributed pension.
If you are passionate about mental health care and meet the requirements for the Mental Health Support Worker role in Aberdare, click the 'apply' button below.
Vetro Recruitment acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Vetro is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merit alone.
