Support Worker | Mental Health

S.N.G Healthcare Group LTD; Southampton; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay £13.21

Makaton training

Ongoing training and development

Supportive management

Career progression

Enhanced DBS

Job summary

S.N.G Healthcare Group LTD in Southampton is seeking an experienced Support Worker for a mental health service. This part-time role involves night shifts (20:00–08:00) and providing person-centered care to adults with complex mental health needs.

Applicants should have care or support work experience, a compassionate approach, and a valid UK driving licence. Training and DBS are provided, with opportunities for progression within the team.

Qualifications

• Must have a positive, caring, and compassionate approach to delivering high quality care.
• Full UK driving licence is required.
• Experience in care or support work, preferably in mental health, is desirable.
• Willingness to work nights and part-time shifts.

Skills

Compassionate care

Teamwork

Communication

Flexibility

UK driving licence

Mental health care

Job description

Support Worker | Mental Health

Location: Southampton

Salary: £13.21 per hour

Hours: Part-time Permanent - 24 hours per week

Shifts: Nights - Every Monday and Saturday

Shift Times: 20:00 - 08:00

Please note: We do not hold licences to support overseas candidates. You must have previous care or support work experience as a Support Worker.

About the Role:

We are looking for experienced Support Workers to join a specialist 4-bed mental health service located in Southampton, supporting adults with complex mental health needs.

This role is suitable for candidates commuting from Southampton, Eastleigh, Totton, Romsey, Fareham, Portsmouth, Winchester and surrounding areas.

As an experienced Support Worker, you will be responsible for delivering safe, effective, and person-centred care while working closely with colleagues to maintain a supportive and professional team culture.

You will play a key role in maintaining high standards of care, safeguarding, and compliance, while working collaboratively with the wider team to deliver care in line with service values and individual support plans.

Requirements:

• A positive, caring, and compassionate approach to delivering high quality care
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• A motivated, flexible, and proactive approach to work
• Full UK driving licence
• Previous care or support work experience
• Experience working within mental health or a similar care setting
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Makaton training - desirable but not essential
• Eligibility to live and work in the UK without sponsorship

Benefits:

• £13.21 per hour
• Full Makaton training provided
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Supportive management team
• Career progression opportunities
• Enhanced DBS