Mental Health Support Worker — Flexible Shifts & Training

NHS Jobs; Taunton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced DBS check

Training opportunities

Apprenticeship scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Wellbeing centre

Job summary

Cygnet Hospital Taunton is seeking a compassionate and reliable Support Worker to join the mental health team. You’ll work 38.5 hours per week across days and nights, providing person-centred care, safeguarding, and support with daily living activities.

Experience in health and social care is desirable. The role requires flexible rota availability, good communication, and a commitment to improving service users’ wellbeing at this specialist facility in Taunton.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in health and social care preferred.
• Flexible across rota, including days, nights and weekends.
• Full UK driving licence desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care and support to service users, patients and residents.
• Assist with daily routines, independence and wellbeing.
• Safeguard vulnerable adults and maintain professional boundaries.
• Work closely with colleagues as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Compassionate

Reliable

Excellent communication

Team player

Job description

Cygnet Hospital Taunton is seeking a compassionate and reliable Support Worker to join the mental health team. You’ll work 38.5 hours per week across days and nights, providing person-centred care, safeguarding, and support with daily living activities.

Experience in health and social care is desirable. The role requires flexible rota availability, good communication, and a commitment to improving service users’ wellbeing at this specialist facility in Taunton.