Mental Health Support Worker

Social Care and Education; Stockport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A care provider in Stockport is seeking Support Workers to provide essential care and support to adults with autism and learning disabilities. This role requires proven experience, a caring attitude, and the ability to manage challenging behaviours. Both full-time and part-time positions are available with competitive pay rates between £12.30 and £12.60 per hour, along with opportunities for ongoing training and career progression.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Supportive management

Free refresher training

Opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• Proven experience working with adults with autism and learning disabilities.
• CPI (MAPA) training certificate is essential for this role.
• Driver with a full UK manual driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with autism and learning disabilities.
• Assist with daily routines and personal care.
• Promote community involvement and social activities.
• Manage challenging behaviours calmly.
• Administer medication safely.
• Complete detailed records and reports.

Skills

Experience with adults with autism

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Caring and proactive attitude

Resilience under pressure

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Support Workers

Location: Stockport

Salary: £12.30 – £12.60 per hour

Job Type: Full-time & Part-time positions available

About the Role: We are currently seeking experienced, caring, and reliable Support Workers to join our dedicated team, providing person-centred care and support to adults with autism, learning disabilities, and complex needs. These rewarding roles are based within supported living environments in the Macclesfield area (SK10 & SK11).

As a Support Worker, you will play a crucial role in helping individuals to live as independently as possible while promoting dignity, choice, and inclusion. You will support individuals in their daily routines, encourage their personal growth, and help them to access the wider community in a safe and supported way.

Responsibilities

• Supporting adults with autism, learning disabilities, and associated complex needs
• Assisting with daily routines, personal care, and independent living skills
• Promoting community involvement, social activities, and meaningful engagement
• Managing and de-escalating challenging behaviours in a calm, professional manner
• Administering medication safely in line with care plans and policies
• Completing accurate, detailed records and reports
• Working closely with families, healthcare professionals, and other stakeholders

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience working with adults with autism and learning disabilities
• Experience managing challenging behaviour within a supported living or residential care setting
• Current, valid, and in-date CPI (MAPA) training certificate (essential for this role)
• Experience in medication administration
• Must be a driver with a full UK manual driving licence (essential for this role)
• A minimum of 6 months’ experience working in supported living or similar environments
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A caring, proactive, and resilient attitude with the ability to remain calm under pressure

What We Offer

• Competitive pay rates between £12.30 – £12.60 per hour
• Flexible working hours — both full-time and part-time opportunities available
• Supportive management team and access to ongoing professional training
• Free refresher training where required
• Opportunities for career progression and development
• A rewarding and fulfilling role where you can truly make a positive difference in people’s lives