Mental Health Support Worker - Flexible Hours & Training

Optimo Care Group; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Training & development

Career progression

Supportive team

Employee Assistance Programme

Rewards program

Refer-a-Friend bonus

Job summary

Unfold Support in Rochdale is seeking dedicated Support Workers to join a compassionate team at our newly opened bespoke facility. Roles span full-time, part-time and bank work with 16-48 hours per week, focusing on mental health support and complex needs.

You’ll work within a framework of person-centred care, trauma-informed practice, and positive behaviour support to promote stability, independence and quality of life for those we support.

Qualifications

• Caring, patient and compassionate approach, especially for mental health needs
• Strong communication and emotional awareness skills
• Experience in mental health or complex care desirable
• Understanding of person-centred and trauma-informed care
• Able to work independently and as part of a supportive team
• Flexible to support individuals in and outside of the home
• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care desirable
• Full UK driving licence preferred but not essential

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health support with emotional reassurance and structure to help manage distress and dysregulation
• Support independent living with daily living skills, meals, budgeting, personal care and routines
• Administer medications in line with care plans and protocols
• Follow PBS strategies and risk management to promote safety and wellbeing
• Maintain a safe home environment that is clean and accessible
• Encourage community access, appointments and social activities
• Foster healthy relationships with family, professionals and community
• Accompany individuals to appointments, hospital visits, holidays or other outings
• Deliver person-centred care respecting choices and dignity
• Provide regular updates to the Service Manager and follow care plans and risk assessments

Skills

caring approach

communication

mental health experience

trauma informed care

independent & team work

flexibility

NVQ Health & Social Care

UK driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 Health & Social Care

Job description

Unfold Support in Rochdale is seeking dedicated Support Workers to join a compassionate team at our newly opened bespoke facility. Roles span full-time, part-time and bank work with 16-48 hours per week, focusing on mental health support and complex needs.

You’ll work within a framework of person-centred care, trauma-informed practice, and positive behaviour support to promote stability, independence and quality of life for those we support.