Mental Health Support Worker

Join Our Team as a Mental Health Support WorkerLocation: Wolverhampton
Roles available: 1 x Part-time role (Days shifts) & 1 x Part-time role (Night shifts) Both 2 x 12 hours shifts per week – with a break
Enhancement Additional Payments: £0.86 - Unsocial Hours, 1.5 x hourly rate - Bank Holiday
Full-time salary equivalent - £24,545 per annum (Pro-rated for part-time hours)

*Victoria Court has free staff parking and is also accessible by train and bus.

Are you passionate about making a difference in people's lives? Join our dedicated team at Victoria Court, a CQC-registered home supporting individuals with severe and enduring mental health challenges.

Victoria Court is 24/7 specialist 16-bed nursing home in Wolverhampton, supporting people aged 18-65 with mental health diagnoses including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, and other complex needs. We provide accommodation, nursing care, rehabilitation, resettlement, step-down support, and short-term 7-day crisis placements in a safe, welcoming, and recovery-focused environment. Our person-centred approach helps individuals build confidence, develop independence, manage their mental health, and achieve their personal goals. Our service offers 5 step-down placements, 7 rehabilitation placements, 4 flexible rehabilitation/step-down placements, and short-term crisis support, enabling us to meet a wide range of needs. We're proud to be a friendly and supportive place to work, where colleagues are valued, teamwork is encouraged, and everyone has the opportunity to make a genuine difference in people's recovery journeys every day.

What you will do as a Mental Health Support Worker?

In this role, I will support individuals on their recovery journey, helping them build skills, confidence and independence. My work will include:

Providing one‑to‑one key‑worker support and building positive, professional relationships
Carrying out assessments and developing personalised support and safety plans
Encouraging people to manage their mental and physical wellbeing
Supporting individuals with daily living skills and accessing community services
Liaising with mental health agencies, professionals and community groups
Contributing to safeguarding and promoting a safe, supportive environment
Keeping accurate records, monitoring progress and sharing information with the team
Helping improve the service by offering feedback and supporting colleagues

What we’re looking for:

Experience supporting people with mental illness in a social care setting
Great listening skills, empathy, patience, and kindness
Ability to work with digital systems (Microsoft applications, email, internet)
A commitment to our values and willingness to learn

If you have transferable skills and a passion for helping others, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply today and be part of a team that truly makes a difference.

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