Mental Health Support Worker

Mental Health Support Worker 

Worksop

£24,030 - £24,513 per annum

Are you passionate about making a positive difference in people’s lives through social care?

We’re looking for a compassionate, motivated, and reliable Support Worker to join our team at a supported living service for adults with enduring mental health needs.

This role is all about empowering individuals with mental health conditions and learning disabilities, to live independently, make informed choices, and enjoy fulfilling lives. We use a trauma-informed and strengths-based approach to support each person’s journey.

Whether you're experienced in social care or looking to start your journey in the sector, we offer the training and support to help you thrive.

This is a 24-hour service, operating 7 days a week. Shifts include:

• 7:00am – 2:30pm


• 2:30pm – 10:00pm


• 10:00pm – 7:00am (waking nights)

Weekend availability is essential. The role is located in Worksop town centre and access to a car or reliable transport is strongly recommended to ensure you can attend shifts on time.

What You’ll Do

As a Support Worker, you’ll play a key role in helping individuals grow and succeed. Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing face-to-face support tailored to each person’s needs


• Supporting service users with tenancy management and home care


• Promoting daily living skills, budgeting, and wellbeing


• Writing and reviewing risk assessments, following safeguarding procedures, legislation, and health & safety standards


• Building strong relationships with families, social workers, and other professionals


• Administering medication and coordinating shifts on a rota basis


• Maintaining accurate records using IT systems (basic IT skills required)

Who We’re Looking For

We’re seeking someone who:

• Prefers shift work over a standard 9–5 schedule


• Is organised, proactive, and supportive


• Is resilient and creative in promoting positive change


• Understands the needs of vulnerable adults and complex behaviours


• Communicates effectively with professionals and agencies


• Shares our CLEAR values: Caring, Learning, Enthusiastic, Accountable, Resilient

We offer excellent benefits including:

• 37-hour working week as standard


• Generous annual leave package with the ability to buy or sell leave


• A fabulous wellbeing package including a healthcare cash plan, counselling helpline, travel support, shopping discounts, and more

Please be advised we are not currently offering sponsorship.

Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient interest. Early applications are encouraged.

As an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident Employer, NCHA welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and disabled candidates. As part of our LGBT Allies Programme, we also welcome applications from members of the LGBT community and encourage inclusivity in the workplace. Male Support Workers are currently under-represented within our Care and Support department we particularly welcome suitable applications.