Support Worker Rainworth

Nottingham Community Housing Association Ltd; Rainworth CP; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Nottingham Community Housing Association Ltd, trading as NCHA, is seeking a Support Worker for Rainworth. The role involves assisting adults with mental health needs in a registered care home, with responsibilities including personal care, daily tasks, emotional support, and helping clients access work or education.

The position operates on a 24/7 shift rota, including weekends and nights. We welcome compassionate, patient applicants and provide full training for those new to this field.

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working with adults with social, emotional and mental health disorders is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Providing personal care
• Helping with domestic duties (e.g. cooking)
• Being a great listener and providing emotional support
• Administering medications
• Helping our customers to access work, education or training.

Job description

Support Worker Rainworth

Location: Rainworth, Mansfield

Salary: £24,871 - £25,371 per annum

Are you looking to progress in your career? Why not utilise your current skills and experience and join us in our registered mental health service!

Here at NCHA we have a fantastic opportunity for the right person to join our friendly and supportive team at Southwell Road East working as a Support Worker.

Why work at NCHA?

We were proudly certified as one of the UK’s best places to work by Great Place to Work UK. We were also classed as one of the Best Workplaces for Wellbeing, and the Best Workplaces for Women. Take a look at our working life, benefits, and values, to see why 77% of our colleagues say it is a great place to work.

The Service

Southwell Road East is a registered care home for adults with mental health and learning disabilities, with complex and challenging needs. Southwell Road East is a step-down service for adults that have been discharged from long-term admissions in psychiatric units.

Our service and colleagues are committed to making a difference in the lives of transitioning adults through our drive for excellence and positive outcomes. As a team, we are reliable, resilient and empathetic in our service delivery and approach when providing person-centred support.

The Role

Your duties and responsibilities will generally change day-to-day depending on the needs of our customers and therefore you must be adaptable to change. As a brief overview, these may include but are not limited to:

• Providing personal care
• Helping with domestic duties (e.g. cooking)
• Being a great listener and providing emotional support
• Administering medications
• Helping our customers to access work, education or training.

Check out the Role Profile document to find out more!

You will support our customers to live as independently as possible and enjoy bringing a smile to their faces. You will be patient, understanding and have the ability to be able to nurture positive behaviour in the right way. For example, you may have to use restraint with a customer – but don't worry if you haven't got experience, we will provide all the training you require.

Previous experience of working with adults with social, emotional and mental health disorders is beneficial. However, full training and development will be provided. If this sounds like you – you'll a great addition to our friendly team!

Working hours

The role is on a 24/7 shift rota basis, including weekends, nights, sleep-ins, bank holidays, although the emphasis will be on those times when customers need most support.

About You

We are looking for kind, compassionate and motivated individuals who will embrace the challenges that working at the project can bring as we support customers with complex care needs. No two days are the same! We operate a busy and vibrant service so great communication skills are essential. You should be positive, inclusive, and committed to NCHA's CLEAR values to achieve the best outcomes for customers.

This is an exciting opportunity to gain skills and insight into delivering great care services, and we’d love to hear from any potential candidates in advance so we can help you to understand what we’re looking for.

NCHA strives to be a welcoming and inclusive employer as such we particularly welcome applications from men, as they are currently under-represented within in our Care and Support department. Please note we are not currently offering visa sponsorships.

Closing date: 11th October 2026

Shortlist date: 12th October 2026

Interview date: TBC