Support Worker

Balfor Recruitment; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare recruitment agency in the UK is seeking compassionate Support Workers to join their team in Nottingham. You will provide vital support to individuals within homeless services, mental health, and learning disabilities, with a focus on creating positive outcomes. To succeed, candidates should have at least 6 months of relevant health & social care experience, be DBS registered, and ideally have knowledge of the homeless sector. This role offers flexibility and competitive pay.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months’ experience in health & social care.
• Experience in supporting individuals with mental health issues is desirable.
• Must be DBS registered on the update service.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to service users in homeless and mental health services.
• Update and follow individual support plans.
• Conduct wellbeing checks for service users.

Skills

UK health & social care experience

Knowledge of drug & alcohol misuse

Understanding of the homeless sector

DBS registered on the update service

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Support Workers Wanted – Homeless, Mental Health & Learning Disabilities Services
Locations: Nottingham
Contract: Temporary
Pay: £13.68 per hour

Are you a compassionate and dedicated Support Worker looking for a flexible role where you can truly make a difference? Balfor Healthcare is excited to welcome experienced Support Workers to our team, supporting individuals across homeless services, mental health, and learning disabilities in Nottingham.

This is more than just a job – it’s an opportunity to bring hope, stability, and care to those who need it most, while enjoying flexibility, competitive pay, and a healthy work-life balance.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Providing vital support to service users within homeless, mental health, and learning disability services.
• Creating, updating, and following individual support plans.
• Carrying out wellbeing checks to ensure safety and comfort.
• Maintaining security systems and equipment.
• Supporting with everyday domestic tasks to improve quality of life.

Shift Pattern:

• Long Day – Sleep in – Early

What We’re Looking For:

• At least 6 months’ UK health & social care experience.
• Knowledge or experience in supporting individuals with drug & alcohol misuse, mental health, and learning disabilities (desirable).
• Strong understanding of the homeless sector.
• DBS registered on the update service.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Access to training certificates.
• Full UK driving licence.
• No working restrictions.

Why Choose Balfor Healthcare?
With over 25 years of award-winning expertise, Balfor Healthcare is a trusted recruitment agency supplying staff to public, private, and non-profit organisations. We’re proud to work with passionate professionals who want to make a positive impact every day.

When you join us, you’re not just filling shifts – you’re joining a supportive agency that values your skills, your time, and your wellbeing.

Ready to Make a Difference?
Apply today by sending your CV or call 0121 260 0002 to find out more.