Social Care Mental Health Support Worker - Waking Nights

Passmore Care Services; Exeter; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A social care organization in Exeter is looking for a Mental Health Support Worker for waking nights. The role involves supporting adults with challenging behaviours and promoting independent living. Applicants should have strong communication skills and experience with mental health issues. This part-time, permanent position offers training and various employee benefits, including a workplace pension and paid holidays.

Benefits

Paid holiday

Employee Assistance Programme

Workplace pension scheme

Training for Health & Social Care diplomas

Mileage paid at 45p per mile

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working with challenging behaviours and complex mental health needs is desirable.
• Applicants must be 18 years old or over.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with challenging behaviours and complex mental health needs.
• Work in a domestic property within the community.
• Demonstrate care and compassion towards clients.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Experience with challenging behaviours

Job description

Overview

Social Care Mental Health Support Worker - Waking Nights

Payroll details are provided below. This role is a permanent position based in Exeter, Devon, on-site only.

Details

• Posting date: 12 September 2025
• Salary: £14.25 per hour
• Hours: Part time
• Closing date: 12 October 2025
• Location: Exeter, Devon
• Remote working: On-site only
• Company: Passmore Care Services
• Job type: Permanent
• Job reference:

Responsibilities

• Support adults with challenging behaviours and complex mental health needs.
• Work in a domestic property within the community to help female adults live the best lives they can.
• Work independently and as part of a team to help clients achieve their goals and live as independently as possible.
• Demonstrate care, compassion, and an understanding of the needs of people who suffer with mental illness.
• Maintain a positive attitude, resilience and vigilance in a challenging environment.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Previous experience of working with challenging behaviours and complex mental health needs is desirable.
• Applicants must be 18 years old or over.
• Strong communication skills are beneficial for working within a supportive all-female environment.

Benefits / What We Are Offering

• Permanent contracts
• No personal care required to be delivered to clients
• Encouragement and support to progress within our organisation
• Paid holiday
• Employee Assistance Programme - 24-hour support line
• Workplace pension scheme (with employer contributions)
• Training, including study for Health & Social Care diplomas and Apprenticeships at various levels in partnership with Exeter College
• Regular supervision and appraisal
• Enhanced DBS application paid for by us
• Refer a friend scheme - Earn extra by referring a friend (T&C's apply)
• Mileage paid at 45p per mile