Support Worker

Mental Health Support WorkerWhitehaven and surrounding areasPermanent, Full Time (37.5 hpw), split over shifts covering 24 hours a daySalary £24,638 to £24,850 per yearHome, a place where you belongWe are delighted to be launching a new clinical partnership with Everyturn Mental Health and Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust and we are hiring Support Workers to join Home Group, supporting individuals and communities across Whitehaven and Copeland.Our new service combines specialist health, social care, and community support, offering a mix of drop-in services, local events and temporary safe spaces for those in crisis. This is a unique opportunity to be part of ground-breaking mental health service and deliver life changing outcomes.Whats in it for you?34 days leave, pro-rated (including bank holidays and a me day)Paid time off for volunteeringMatchingPension contributions (up to 7%, with life assurance of 3x Basic Salary)Save up to £1140 yearly with our health cash plan, covering dental, optical, and therapiesCareer path with development and an excellent training packageExcellent benefits and rewards including supermarket discounts and travel expensesColleagues really matter to us, thats why were the10^thBest place in the UK for Wellbeing.Typical day as our Support WorkerSupporting customers with practical, daily living tasks to develop their independence, helping them to achieve the goals, aspirations and outcomes documented in their support plans.Supporting and encouraging customers with daily living activities such as making meals, shopping, budgeting, maintaining their tenancy and moving onto independent accommodation if they are able.Carrying out risk assessments, support planning, goal setting and regular reviews.Working closely with colleagues from other organisations to provide the best support when needed.Youll go home every day knowing that you have helped change our customers lives for the better, here, working for one of the Top Ten Great Places to Work in the UK!You bringA genuine passion for supporting people through mental health challengesExperience caring for othersprofessionally or personallyCalm, confident decision-making, even under pressureA flexible, person-centred approach that adapts to each individualWillingness to learn and grow, with or without formal qualificationsTo get from A to B, youll need a vehicle insured for business purposes. The great news is that well pay your mileage! Due to limits on our current certificates of sponsorship, we are not able to offer sponsorship to?external?candidates for this role. This remains under regular review.Our teamLooking for a job where you really belong? Where you can be, well you! Bring your uniqueness, brilliant skills and awesome experience to deliver amazing things for our customers. Youll join our team, who come from different walks of life and are here to support you as you make yourself at Home! Job detailsShift patterns- covering 24 hours, 7 days a weekWhere were flexible with you, we do need to meet the needs of our customers. That may mean adapting your start or finishing times on occasion.Manage your own diaryIf you are applying for a night role, we will still get together regularly, in the daytime, for training and team meetings.Able to use technology to update support plans, complete online learning and to collaborate with colleagues. Youll need an Enhanced DBS check done and we pay for that.A place where you belongGreat things happen when we can be ourselves at work. We want all our colleagues to be who they truly are here. Our internal diversity networks, peers and allies (Multicultural, LGBTQIA+ and Disability) support us all to be our best. Together we make Home Group a great place to work!Find out moreClick APPLY NOW to see ourSupport Worker Job Description, find out aboutus and for help to apply. Sometimes we close a job early, so dont delay or you might miss out.Finally, do let us know if theres anything we can do, to help you shine in our process by making reasonable adjustments at ?TPBN1_UKTJ

Created: 2025-10-07