Support Worker - Mental Health

P4 Recruitment Ltd; Lytham St Annes; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Support Worker in Lytham St Annes to provide person-centred care to adults with mental health needs. The role involves supporting recovery-focused goals and assisting with daily living activities. Ideal candidates will have experience in mental health support and a qualification in Health & Social Care. Competitive pay for sleep-ins and flexible shifts are offered.

Benefits

Competitive pay for sleep-ins

Professional development and training opportunities

Flexible shift patterns

Qualifications

• Compassionate, patient, and able to support people through recovery journeys.
• Current or willing to apply for DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred care and emotional support to adults with mental health needs.
• Support recovery-focused goals, promoting independence and life skills.
• Assist with daily living activities including personal care, nutrition, and medication.
• Facilitate engagement in therapeutic and recreational activities.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to care plans.
• Participate in sleep-in duties on a rota basis.

Skills

Experience in mental health, social care, or residential support

Compassionate

Patient

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Full UK driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent

Job description

Mental Health Support Worker – Lytham St Annes

Full‑time: 37.5 hours + 1 sleep‑in per week

About the Role

We are looking for a compassionate and dedicated Mental Health Support Worker to join our residential team in Lytham St Annes. This is a fantastic opportunity to support adults in a recovery‑focused setting, helping them build skills, gain independence, and successfully move on and rehabilitate into the community.

Your Responsibilities

• Provide person‑centred care and emotional support to adults with mental health needs.
• Support recovery‑focused goals, promoting independence and life skills.
• Assist with daily living activities including personal care, nutrition, and medication.
• Facilitate engagement in therapeutic and recreational activities.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to care plans.
• Participate in sleep‑in duties on a rota basis (£70.47 per sleep).

Shifts & Hours

37.5 hours per week, including day, evening, and late shifts. At least 2 daytime shifts per week guaranteed. One sleep‑in per week (£70.47 per sleep). Salary £24,243‑28,930.

Requirements & Skills

• Experience in mental health, social care, or residential support preferred.
• Compassionate, patient, and able to support people through recovery journeys.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent desirable.
• DBS check (current or willing to apply).
• Full UK driving licence advantageous.

Why Join Us

Be part of a supportive, recovery‑focused environment. Help people achieve independence and positive life outcomes. Competitive pay for sleep‑ins and flexible shift patterns. Opportunities for professional development and training.

How to Apply

If you are passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives and have the skills to support recovery in a residential mental health setting, please send your CV.