Mental Health Support Worker

Nurseplus; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Industry-leading training

Workwise app

Ongoing development opportunities

Blue Light Card

Job summary

Nurseplus is recruiting a Mental Health Support Worker to provide compassionate care across various settings, including mental health units and learning disability support. The role focuses on assisting with daily living, promoting independence, and working as part of a team to deliver high-quality care.

CPI training is provided if needed, with paid industry-leading training and ongoing development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in a mental health setting is preferred but not essential.
• Visibility of restraint training within last 12 months (certified) is preferred; CPI training provided if not.
• Experience with 1:1 support is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist service users with personal care and daily living tasks.
• Provide support to everyday needs and promote independence as part of a team or independently.
• Follow care plans to maintain independence and dignity, offering physical and emotional support.

Skills

Driver

Flexibility

English communication

1:1 support experience

Job description

WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP

Join Nurseplus as a Mental Health Support Worker – Make a Difference Every Day

At Nurseplus, every shift you work is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of those in need. As a temporary Mental Health Support Worker, you’ll be providing high-quality care across a range of settings, from supporting living to mental health units and secure units providing support and care to persons with learning disabilities, mental health needs, and more complex care needs. You’ll become part of a compassionate team where every contribution counts. Experience of working with 1:1’s would be advantageous but is not essential. Ideally you will have at least 12 months experience in a mental health setting, having restraint training in the last 12 months (with certification) although FREE CPI training is provided if not.

Why Choose Nurseplus?

• Flexibility that Works for You: Choose your shifts, whether full-time, part-time, days, nights, or weekends, so you can fit work around your life.
• Weekly Pay & Competitive Rates: Earn between £12.21 and £19.00 per hour paid weekly, depending on shift pattern (higher rates apply for bank holidays).
• Workwise App: Take control of your schedule with our Workwise app – manage your availability and easily book shifts on your terms.
• Paid Industry-Leading Training: We pay for you to attend our comprehensive, industry-leading training that’s in line with the Care Certificate and Core Skills Training Framework, tailored to help you grow your skills, whether you’re new to care or have years of experience.
• Ongoing Development Opportunities: From in-house courses to funded qualifications such as NVQ Levels 2 and 3, we support your professional growth at every stage.
• Blue Light Card: Enjoy thousands of discounts on the high street and online with eligibility for a Blue Light Card.

What You’ll Be Doing

Your day-to-day responsibilities as a Mental Health Support Worker may include assisting service users with personal care, but will be mainly providing support to their everyday needs and promoting independence, working as part of a team or independently within an environment. You’ll work closely with care plans to ensure individuals maintain independence and dignity, providing the physical and emotional support that they might need to achieve their goals.

What We’re Looking For

• You must be over 18 years old and have the right to work in the UK.
• You must be a driver, and have your own car.
• Flexibility in your availability, with the ability to travel to different care settings.
• A good standard of English and the ability to communicate effectively.
• A clear enhanced DBS, which you can apply for upon registration.

If you’re passionate about making a positive impact and want to work with a team that truly cares, we’d love to hear from you!

About Nurseplus

At Nurseplus, our mission is to make a positive impact and change lives every day. We are passionate about delivering the highest-quality care that truly makes a difference in the lives of those we support. But our commitment doesn’t stop there – we care just as much for our staff as we do for our clients. By fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, we empower our team to grow, thrive, and make a meaningful contribution to the communities they serve