Female Support Worker

Creative Support; Manchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health support organization in Manchester is seeking female support workers. The role involves motivating and enabling women to achieve independence within a 24-hour support service. Candidates should have experience in trauma-informed and person-centred practices. This position offers career development opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package including training and annual leave.

Benefits

Full training and QCF Diploma opportunity

Probationary bonus

Pension contributions

28 days Annual Leave

Company paid enhanced DBS

Qualifications

• Ability to motivate and support women to achieve independence.
• Experience in mental health support is desirable.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Motivate and support women using recovery practices.
• Ensure high standards of quality of life for service users.
• Provide assistance with daily living tasks.
• Maintain communication with management and senior colleagues.
• Work flexible shifts to meet individual needs.

Skills

Trauma-informed practices

Person-centred practices

Communication

Job description

Overview

We are looking for female support workers within our South Manchester mental health service in Fallowfield, supporting adult females who have enduring mental health diagnoses. The service provides 24‑hour support, including a waking night team.

Key Responsibilities

• Motivate, support and enable women to achieve greater independence using trauma‑informed, recovery and person‑centred practices.
• Ensure a high standard of quality of life through collaboration with service users and partnering agencies.
• Provide practical assistance with daily living, support and access to a wide range of activities that promote personal wellbeing.
• Conduct day‑to‑day oversight of support and maintain excellent communication with line management and senior colleagues.
• Work flexible shifts on a rolling rota to meet individual needs in a personalised way.

Development Pathway

Creative Support’s Development Pathway offers a structured induction and values‑led training to help staff progress from entry‑level to leadership roles. It empowers career progression through tailored learning aligned with national strategies and the WE CARE framework.

Application Information

Vacancy Reference Number: 86926

Applications must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the reference number above. Gender is considered an occupational requirement – Equality Act 2010.

Benefits

• Full training and opportunity to qualify for a QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care
• Probationary bonus
• Pension contributions
• 28 days Annual Leave
• Company paid enhanced DBS

Diversity & Inclusion

We are a passionate, inclusive and anti‑racist organisation – Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer and Investors in People Gold award holder.

Additional Information

Applications are reviewed as they are received; we do not provide feedback for unsuccessful applications.

We can only accept candidates located in and eligible to work within the UK. This post is not open to sponsorship under the UKVI scheme, nor to applicants with Skilled Worker Visas.