Mental Health & Substance Use Support Worker

Mental Health & Substance Use Support Worker

Mental Health & Substance Use Support Worker

Swansea Full Time (35 hours)

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives?

We are looking for a compassionate, motivated and resilient Mental Health & Substance Use Support Worker to join a dedicated team supporting adults in Swansea.

This is a rewarding opportunity to work alongside individuals experiencing mental health difficulties and/or challenges associated with substance use, helping them build confidence, develop independence and move towards positive change.

About the role

As a Support Worker, you will provide person-centred support tailored to each individual’s needs. Your responsibilities will include:

• Building trusting and supportive relationships with service users.
• Providing practical and emotional support with day-to-day living.
• Supporting individuals to manage their mental health and substance use.
• Encouraging independence, wellbeing and personal development.
• Helping service users access relevant health, social and community services.
• Supporting individuals to work towards agreed goals and recovery plans.
• Recognising and responding appropriately to changes in wellbeing or risk.
• Maintaining accurate records and working effectively with colleagues and external professionals.
• A driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential for this position.

Typical shift times are:

• 8:00am – 4:30pm
• 12:30pm – 9:00pm
• 8:00am – 9:00pm (long day)

If you are looking for a role where every day is different and the support you provide can genuinely change someone’s life, we would love to hear from you.

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