Mental Health Support Worker

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; Ringwood; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local support service based in Ringwood is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Support Worker to join their team. The role involves providing emotional and practical support to individuals facing mental health challenges while promoting independence and resilience. Applicants should possess strong communication skills and an empathetic approach. This is a full-time or part-time position with a competitive hourly rate ranging from £13.68 to £16.12. Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK and undergo background checks for safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals with mental health needs is desirable.
• A calm, patient, and empathetic approach to care and support is essential.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional and practical support to individuals facing mental health challenges.
• Assist with daily living activities and encourage healthy routines.
• Work collaboratively with professionals to implement support plans.
• Build trusting relationships to promote confidence and engagement.

Skills

Experience with mental health needs

Calm and empathetic approach

Strong communication skills

Teamwork skills

Education

Relevant qualifications in mental health or therapeutic support

Job description

Join Our Team as a Mental Health Support Worker – Ringwood

Job Title: Mental Health Support Worker
Location: Ringwood
Salary: £13.68 - £16.12 per hour (Depending on experience)
Contract Type: Full-Time / Part-Time
Start Date: January 2026

Are you passionate about supporting individuals with mental health needs and helping them achieve their full potential in a caring environment? A rewarding opportunity awaits you in Ringwood as GSL Education are seeking a dedicated and empathetic individual to join a local team as a Mental Health Support Worker in January 2026.

About the Role:

As a Mental Health Support Worker, you’ll play a vital role in empowering individuals to manage their mental health, build resilience, and develop essential life skills. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a positive impact on the well‑being and independence of those you support.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Provide emotional and practical support to individuals experiencing mental health challenges.
• Assist with daily living activities and encourage healthy routines.
• Work collaboratively with healthcare professionals, families, and external agencies to implement tailored support plans.
• Build trusting, supportive relationships to promote confidence and engagement.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience working with individuals with mental health needs is desirable.
• A calm, patient, and empathetic approach to care and support.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Relevant qualifications in mental health or therapeutic support (advantageous).

To work with GSL Education as a Mental Health Support Worker, you should:

• Have the right to work in the UK.
• Have an up‑to‑date CV with two relevant references from within the last 2 years.
• Have a DBS registered to the update service or be happy to apply for one with GSL Education.

Please be advised that this role requires strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service.

For more information or to register your interest in the Mental Health Support Worker role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up‑to‑date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.