Mental Health Support Worker

iBC Healthcare; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully paid training and induction

Career progression

Funded qualifications (Diploma Levels

Cycle to Work

EAP

Wellbeing support

28 days holiday

Job summary

IBC Healthcare is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Support Worker for our supported living service in Leicester (LE5 0QF).

You will support adults with learning disabilities and mental health needs using person-centred approaches, helping them live independently and participate in community activities.

This full-time role offers a competitive hourly rate of £12.90, comprehensive training, career progression, and a range of staff benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience within the care industry or ICSS is essential.
• Experience supporting people with mental health conditions and complex needs.
• Good time management, organization, attention to detail and flexibility.
• Positive attitude, compassionate personality and team player.

Responsibilities

• Support people with disabilities using person-centred approaches to achieve outcomes.
• Assist with medication administration, cooking, cleaning, and paperwork.
• Provide emotional and practical support and help access community facilities.
• Build relationships to promote independence and life skills.
• Encourage participation in hobbies and community activities.

Job description

Do you want a career making a real difference to vulnerable Adults with complex needs?

Are you looking for an employer who invests in their staff’s development/ progression and guarantees to give you all the support to ensure you can do amazing daily?

If so, then look no further.

We have an excellent opportunity for a Support Worker to join our incredible Supported living service.We have opportunities available located inLE5 0QF

At IBC Healthcare, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live a meaningful, fulfilling life within theircommunity. We are looking for compassionate and motivated Support Workers who are passionate about enabling adults with learning disabilities and mental health needs to live as independently as possible.

This role is about more than care –it’sabout empowerment, inclusion, and purpose.

• Role: Mental Health Support Worker
• Pay Rate: £12.90Per Hour
• Shifts: Days and Nights available
• Full-time only

Duties Include

• To support people with disabilities, including individuals with profound and complex needs, using person-centred approaches to enable people to achieve positive outcomes as defined in their support plan.
• Basic daily duties include medication administration, cooking, cleaning, and paperwork.
• To Provide emotional and practical support.
• To support the people in our care to access community facilities and be included in community groups.
• To build a robust relationship with the people in our care to promote independence and improve quality of life.
• To Empower the people in our care to learn new skills or pursue hobbies and interests.

About You:

• Experience within the care industry, ICSS or equivalent essential
• Previous experience Supporting people with Mental Health Conditions, Complex Care needs and Challenging Behaviours.
• Good time management, organization, attention to detail and flexibility.
• A positive ‘can do’ attitude.
• Good Communication Skills.
• You must have a compassionate, caring, positive personality.
• Possess a genuine passion for making a real difference in people’s lives.
• Able to manage challenging behaviour and conflict.
• Works well as part of a team as well as individually.

Why Work for IBC Healthcare?

We believe our staff do amazing work everyday,  andwe make sure they feel supported, valued, and recognised.

Our Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary

• Fully paid, comprehensive training and induction

• Clear career development and progression opportunities

• Funded qualifications (Diploma Levels 2, 3, 4 & 5)

• Reward and recognition schemes, includingStar Performer of the Month

• Blue Light Card

• Free access to Udemy online learning

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

• Wellbeing support

• Casual dress

• 28 days paid holiday (including bank holidays)

About IBC Healthcare:

• IBC Healthcare is a leading Health and Social Care provider across the Midlands, supporting hundreds of adults with learning disabilities, autism, complex needs, and mental health conditions.

• We work in partnership with over 20 Local Authorities and ICBs, developing bespoke, high-quality services that promote inclusion, independence, and opportunity.

• Our purpose is simple:
  to support people to live meaningful lives, with access to real choices, community connections, and opportunities.

• We listen, we value, and we champion the aspirations of the people we support.

• As an employer, we invest heavily in our people, ensuring robust support structures, high-quality training, and a culture where everyone can thrive.

What our staff say:

• 97%would recommend IBC Healthcare asa great placeto work

• 93%plan to remain with IBC long-term