Mental Health & Wellbeing Worker - Lanarkshire SLS

If you are looking for a rewarding career and to work within an epic team that will help you grow and thrive, then you have come to the right place. Working within our Lanarkshire Supported Living Service you can start your day knowing what you do really does make a difference!

Penumbra's Supported Living services offer personalised and flexible support to people who are living in their own home. The staff within our Lanarkshire Supported Living Service work across North and South Lanarkshire, and offer recovery focused practical and emotional support that is based on the individual needs and goals of each supported person.

Mental Health and Wellbeing Workers operate independently within the community, providing assistance to individuals facing mental health challenges. This involves delivering housing support and facilitating access to services and resources outlined during the support planning process. Mental Health and Wellbeing Workers will play a key part in supporting people, being responsible for the implementation of outcome-focused, person-centered support plans.

It is expected that Mental Health & Wellbeing Workers maintain professional relationships with the individuals they support, as well as collaborate with partners within multidisciplinary teams. They are also required to consistently uphold a positive reputation for Penumbra mental health services.

Working within a housing support service, the post will involve lone working within the community and supporting people in their own homes. As such, driving license and access to a car are essential for this role. The service provides support 7 days a week, so there will also be a requirement for evening and weekend working.

As a mental health charity, we really value the wellbeing of our staff. That's why we want you to know that you'll be joining a friendly team, who will give you a supportive environment to help you thrive in your role, including all the training you need to feel confident and equipped.