Compassionate Mental Health Support Specialist

Unfold Support; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Working

Comprehensive Training

Career Progression

Supportive Team Culture

Employee Assistance Programme

Rewards & Recognition

Refer-a-Friend Scheme

Job summary

Unfold Support is seeking dedicated Mental Health Support Workers for our newly opened Rochdale facility. Roles include full-time, part-time and bank shifts ranging from 16 to 48 hours per week, with £12.81 per hour pay.

You will deliver compassionate, person-centred support across complex mental health services and supported living environments. Join a team focused on trauma-informed practice, PBS and tailored care plans to promote stability and independence while maintaining a safe home

Qualifications

• Caring, patient and compassionate approach to mental health needs
• Strong communication and emotional awareness
• Experience in mental health or complex care is desirable
• Understanding of person-centred and trauma-informed care
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Flexibility to support individuals in/out of the home
• NVQ Level 2/3 in Health & Social Care is desirable
• Full UK driving licence preferred but not essential

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health support with consistency, emotional attunement, and structure to manage distress and dysregulation
• Support independent living skills such as meal prep, budgeting, personal care and routines
• Administer medication in line with care plans and protocols
• Apply positive behaviour support and risk management to promote safety and wellbeing
• Maintain a safe home environment and assist with organisation and accessibility
• Support community engagement and access to appointments and activities
• Foster positive relationships with family, professionals, and the wider community
• Accompany individuals to appointments, hospital visits, holidays and other outings
• Respect individual choices and dignity in all care activities
• Provide regular updates to the Service Manager and ensure plans are followed accurately

Skills

Caring approach

Communication skills

Mental health experience

Trauma-informed care

Independence support

Team collaboration

Flexibility

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Unfold Support is seeking dedicated Mental Health Support Workers for our newly opened Rochdale facility. Roles include full-time, part-time and bank shifts ranging from 16 to 48 hours per week, with £12.81 per hour pay.

You will deliver compassionate, person-centred support across complex mental health services and supported living environments. Join a team focused on trauma-informed practice, PBS and tailored care plans to promote stability and independence while maintaining a safe home