Experienced supported worker

Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Experienced Supported Worker to join our team. This role involves providing high-quality support to adult with Mental Health conditions, ensuring their wellbeing, development, and integration into the community. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, experience working in a supported living , and the ability to develop and implement personalised care plans. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we support.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide person‑centred support to adults with Mental Health condition in a supported living environment
• Support individuals to develop daily living skills, including cooking, cleaning, shopping, and maintaining a safe home
• Promote independence, confidence, and recovery‑focused outcomes
• Offer emotional support, reassurance, and guidance to help individuals manage their mental health
• Assist individuals to access community activities, education, volunteering, and social opportunities
• Support with medication prompts, monitoring, and accurate recording in line with service policies
• Recognise early signs of mental health deterioration and escalate concerns appropriately
• Contribute to risk assessments and follow risk management plans to maintain safety
• Safeguard individuals from abuse, neglect, or exploitation and report concerns promptly
• Maintain accurate daily records, incident reports, and communication logs
• Work collaboratively with external professionals, families, and multidisciplinary teams
• Encourage healthy lifestyle choices, including nutrition, physical activity, and wellbeing
• Support individuals with budgeting, financial planning, and managing appointments
• Uphold professional boundaries, confidentiality, and organisational values at all times
• Participate in training, supervision, and team meetings to support continuous development

Essential Requirements

• Experience supporting adults with mental health needs and complex needs
• Understanding of recovery‑focused, person‑centred support
• Knowledge of safeguarding, confidentiality, and professional boundaries
• Ability to manage challenging situations calmly and safely
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Basic IT skills for completing records, reports, and digital care notes
• Willingness to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, and sleep‑ins
• Right to work in the UK

Qualifications & Training (Essential or Willing to Work Towards)

• Level 2 or Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care (or willingness to complete)
• Training in mental health awareness, safeguarding, and basic life support
• Medication training (or willingness to undertake)
• Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) or de‑escalation training is an advantage

Personal Qualities

• Compassionate, patient, and emotionally resilient
• Reliable, consistent, and able to build trust with service users
• Non‑judgemental and respectful of individual differences
• Motivated to promote independence and wellbeing
• Able to maintain professional boundaries at all times

Additional Desirable Requirements

• Experience working in supported living or community‑based services
• Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act and Mental Health Act
• Experience supporting individuals with anxiety, low mood, trauma, or emotional dysregulation

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £13.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Whalley Range M16: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):

• We do not offer Certificate of Sponsorship COS

Experience:

• working with adults with learning disability/Mental health: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person