Support Worker, Community Health

Up to 25 hours per week. Working in Mental health/experience is desirable.

An exciting opportunity has arisen inthe Mental Health service for people wanting to make a real difference tothe lives of people in our community. We help individuals whohave mental health problems to maintain their tenancies and live independently within their ownhomes. We help people to feel apart of their community; to maximise their wellbeing and achieve their personal goals.

We are looking for dynamic, self-motivated candidates who have empathy and respect. The ideal candidate will appreciate the differences in others and strive todeliver a person-centred service.

They will work well as part of a teamand on their own initiative; and beable to follow plans and break down barriers to ensure outcomes are achieved. They will be flexible intheir approach and committed tomaking a positive difference.

You will be based on site in one ofthe supported living houses and qualified preferably to NVQ level 2or the ability and commitment toachieve this qualification within a settime frame.

The successful applicants will:

• Have passion and the commitment to work in partnership with other colleagues and to ensure that the service provision is person centred, reliable and dignified.
• Meet the full requirements of the role as identified inthe Job.

You will receive a comprehensive induction and training to support youin your role.

• Grymuso

The County Borough of Wrexham, located in North East Wales, is proud of its Welsh heritage and cultural identity. Over the years it has grown to reflect a population that is multi-religious and multi-ethnic and complements the diversity of our communities.

Centred on the city of Wrexham, which nestles between the Welsh mountains and the Cheshire plains, it’s a location that really can offer you the best of both worlds and we are proud of our city status (awarded in 2022 when we became the seventh city in Wales).

Wrexham County Borough Council is a unitary Council which delivers a wide range of services aimed at improving the lives of Wrexham residents and surrounding communities. We are committed to providing services through collaboration with local and national partners. With a focus on sustainable development, community wellbeing, and improving the lives of Wrexham residents and surrounding communities, Wrexham is a fantastic place to work, live, and learn.

The council is an inclusive employer with a workforce of around 5,500, offering diverse roles, training and development and rewarding career opportunities. Wrexham County Borough Council values innovation, bilingualism in English and Welsh, and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, the council ensures accessible recruitment and support for disabled employees including offering a guaranteed interview (where essential person specification items are met). Additionally, veterans will receive guaranteed interviews under the Armed Forces Covenant if eligibility criteria are met (where essential person specification items are met).

Employee benefits include:

• Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible working arrangements
• Generous annual leave up to 32 days
• Family-friendly policies supporting caring and family commitments
• Work-life balance and flexi time (dependent on role)
• Access to Wrexham Reward Scheme with discounts off leading retailers nationally and locally
• Health & well-being resources, for example:
  • Healthy & Wellbeing Champions
  • Employee assistance programme with advice on staying healthy financially, mentally or physically:
    • Counselling (available 24/7, 365 days a year)
    • In-the-moment emotional support (available 24/7, 365 days a year)
    • Option to set health-boosting goals with small, sustainable lifestyle…