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.

To apply, simply send an up to date CV to this advert or contact Emily Savage at BRC Recruitment today!