Residential Support Worker - Adults Mental Health & Complex Needs

Belmont Recruitment; Sefton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Belmont Recruitment is recruiting Residential Support Workers for a 12-week contract in Southport. The role involves supporting adults with mental health needs, building positive relationships, encouraging independence and providing emotional support.

The position requires motivation, resilience and strong communication as you work with individuals who may experience emotional distress. Shifts include days and nights on a 4 on/4 off pattern, with duties focused on engagement rather than clinical

Qualifications

• This role requires experience in mental health, residential support, supported living or complex needs.
• You must be confident supporting individuals who may experience emotional distress or challenging behaviour.
• Motivated and reliable with the ability to stay calm in difficult situations.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with mental health needs and emotional distress, promoting independence.
• Build positive relationships and keep residents engaged in meaningful activities.
• Provide emotional support and practical assistance as part of a non-clinical care approach.

Skills

Motivating

Friendly

Approachable

Patient

Compassionate

Resilient

Communicator

Team player

Mental health support

Job description

Location: Southport Pay: £16.23 per hour Contract: 12 weeks Shift pattern: 4 on / 4 off Days: 8am - 8pm Nights: 8pm - 8am

We are currently recruiting Residential Support Workers for a 12-week contract within an established adult mental health and complex needs service in Southport.

This role is ideal for someone who is motivating, engaging, positive and enjoys making a real difference to people's lives.

You will support adults with a range of mental health needs, including depression, self-harm, anxiety and emotional distress. The role focuses on building positive relationships, encouraging independence, providing emotional support and keeping residents engaged in meaningful activities.

There is no PEG feeding, tracheostomy care or personal care involved. This is a support-focused role rather than a clinical care position.

We are looking for candidates with previous experience in mental health, residential support, supported living or complex needs. You must be confident supporting individuals who may experience emotional distress or challenging behaviour and be able to remain calm and professional in difficult situations.

The right person will be:

• Motivating, friendly and approachable
• Fun, engaging and positive
• Patient and compassionate
• Resilient and reliable
• Confident supporting adults with mental health needs
• A strong communicator and team player