Support worker

Time Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Bank holidays paid at 1.5x

Opportunities across multiple sites

Temporary with potential permanent

Job summary

Time Recruitment Solutions Limited is seeking compassionate and reliable Support Workers to cover multiple sites across Greater Manchester, delivering person-centred support to individuals with mental health needs.

This temporary role offers day or night shifts on 12-hour patterns, with potential to become permanent for the right candidate. Bank holidays are paid at 1.5x, and opportunities exist to gain valuable experience in mental health and supported living services across several locations.

Qualifications

• Experience in mental health or support work is desirable.
• Ability to work across multiple Greater Manchester sites.
• Commitment to high-quality care and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support to individuals experiencing mental health challenges.
• Promote independence, dignity, choice, and emotional wellbeing.
• Support service users with daily living activities and personal development.
• Encourage engagement in meaningful activities and community participation.
• Follow individual support plans, risk assessments, and safeguarding procedures.
• Monitor and report changes in service users' mental health and wellbeing.
• Maintain accurate records and communicate effectively with colleagues and other professionals.
• Help maintain a safe, supportive, and positive living environment.

Skills

Compassionate

Patient

Reliable

Team player

Flexible across sites

Good communication

Job description

Support Worker – Mental Health Services

Locations: Multiple sites across Greater Manchester

Pay Rate: £12.71 – £16.88 per hour
Shift Patterns: Days and Nights | 12-hour shifts
Contract: Temporary, with the opportunity to become permanent for the right candidate

About the Role

We are currently recruiting compassionate, dedicated, and reliable Support Workers to work across several locations throughout Greater Manchester, supporting individuals with mental health needs.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are passionate about making a positive difference in people's lives and want to develop their experience within mental health and supported living services.

For the right candidates, this position offers the potential to move from a temporary placement to a permanent role, depending on performance, suitability, and service requirements.

Pay and Benefits

• Hourly pay ranging from £12.71 to £16.88, depending on the assignment and applicable pay arrangements.
• Bank holidays paid at 1.5 times the applicable basic hourly rate, subject to the relevant terms and conditions.
• Opportunity to work across multiple locations in Greater Manchester.
• Potential for a temporary-to-permanent position for suitable candidates.
• Valuable experience within mental health and supported accommodation services.

Available Shift Patterns

We have a range of 12-hour shifts available, including:

• 7:00am – 7:00pm
• 8:00am – 8:00pm
• 8:00pm – 8:00am

Flexibility to work day or night shifts is desirable.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support to individuals experiencing mental health challenges.
• Promote independence, dignity, choice, and emotional wellbeing.
• Support service users with daily living activities and personal development.
• Encourage engagement in meaningful activities and community participation.
• Follow individual support plans, risk assessments, and safeguarding procedures.
• Monitor and report changes in service users' mental health and wellbeing.
• Maintain accurate records and communicate effectively with colleagues and other professionals.
• Help maintain a safe, supportive, and positive living environment.

What We Are Looking For

The ideal candidate will be:

• Compassionate, patient, and understanding.
• Reliable, professional, and committed to providing high-quality care.
• Confident communicating with individuals experiencing mental health difficulties.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexible to work across different sites within Greater Manchester, where required.
• Experienced in mental health or support work, although relevant experience requirements will depend on the assignment.

Apply Today

We have opportunities across several locations in Greater Manchester and are keen to hear from candidates who are passionate about supporting people with mental health needs.

If you are looking for your next opportunity in care and support, with the potential to secure a permanent position, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to discuss available locations, shifts, and opportunities.