Purpose of the Post.
• Ensure that the people of Gwynedd are at the heart of everything we do. 
• Gwynedd Council is looking to recruit a committed and compassionate Mental Health Support Worker to join the South Gwynedd Mental Health Social Services Team.
• This role involves supporting people with mental health needs to live independently and meaningfully within their communities. Working as part of a multi-agency team, you will provide practical and emotional support to individuals in accordance with their agreed care plans.
• The successful candidate will work closely with social workers, social care practitioners and community psychiatric nurses as part of a multi-disciplinary team to support recovery and wellbeing.
Responsibility for functions . e.g. staff, budgets, equipment
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Main Duties
 Main Responsibilities
• Support individuals with mental health needs to live as independently as possible in the community
• Assist individuals to work towards goals identified in their care plans
• Provide practical and emotional support to promote recovery and wellbeing
• Encourage the development of social and life skills to support independent living
• Work in partnership with mental health professionals across services
• Maintain accurate records and follow Gwynedd Council policies and procedures
About You
We are looking for someone who:
• Has an interest in supporting people with mental health needs
• Is compassionate, respectful and committed to promoting independence
• Has good communication and teamwork skills
• Is able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Is willing to undertake training and professional development
• Knowledge of the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 and experience of working within mental health services would be advantageous.
Additional Information
• The role will include regular supervision and training opportunities.
• You will be expected to maintain confidentiality and work within safeguarding, health and safety, and data protection requirements.
• Responsibility for self-development.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety rules in the workplace in accordance with the responsibilities noted in the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the Council’s Health and Safety Policy.
• Operate within the Council’s policies in relation to equal opportunities and equality.
• Responsible for managing information in accordance with the Council’s information management guidelines. Ensure that personal information is treated in accordance with Data Protection legislation.
• Commitment to reducing the Council’s carbon emissions in accordance with the Carbon Management Plan, and to encourage others to act positively towards reducing the Council’s Carbon Footprint.
• Undertake any other reasonable duty which corresponds to the salary level and responsibility level of the job.
• Responsibility to report any concern or suspicion that a child or vulnerable adult is being abused.
Special Circumstances . e.g. the need to work unsociable hours, special working arrangements etc.
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The above indicates an outline of duties only, in order to give an idea of the level of responsibility entailed. This job description is not exhaustive in detail, and job duties may change from time to time without changing its fundamental nature and level of responsibility.