Female Support Worker

Job Types: Full‑time, Permanent

Salary: up to £32,852.04 per year (including sleep‑in payments)

Hours:

37.5 hours per week (with a sleep‑in it is 47.5 hours)

Location:

Bristol

As a Support Worker, you will provide practical, emotional, and person‑centred support to women who experience complex mental health conditions, including personality disorders, trauma, PTSD, self‑harm, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, schizophrenia, and learning disabilities. The role involves working within specialist supported accommodation, promoting independence, community participation, and positive outcomes while maintaining safety, dignity, and wellbeing.

• Provide high‑quality, person‑centred support to individuals with complex mental health needs and learning disabilities.
• Promote independence, wellbeing, and community participation through tailored support and encouragement.
• Manage an allocated caseload, ensuring support plans and risk assessments remain accurate and up‑to‑date.
• Assist with medication management in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Respond appropriately to crisis situations and support effective risk management.
• Work collaboratively with healthcare professionals, families, and external agencies to coordinate support.
• Monitor engagement and develop strategies to improve participation and independence.
• Support individuals with budgeting, finances, tenancy responsibilities, and maintaining their homes.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation using electronic systems.
• Identify safeguarding concerns and make referrals where appropriate.
• Contribute to a positive, supportive, and recovery‑focused team environment.

• Previous experience supporting individuals with mental health needs, trauma, or learning disabilities.
• Experience working at Keyworker level or managing individual support plans.
• Good understanding of person‑centred care, safeguarding, and risk management.
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Act and medication management is desirable.
• Strong communication, relationship‑building, and organisational skills.
• Good IT skills and experience maintaining accurate electronic records.
• NVQ in Health and Social Care (or equivalent experience) desirable.
• Full UK driving licence required; access to your own vehicle preferred.
• Enhanced DBS check required.

• Weekly rota provided.
• Two Wellbeing Days per year (or option to convert to annual leave).
• Health Cash Plan (post‑probation).
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Blue Light Card discounts.
• Early access to pay.
• Crisis loan scheme.
• Special Day leave (one additional day per year).
• Refer a Friend scheme.
• Ongoing training and development support.

This post is open to female applicants only.

This is a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010. The role involves providing personal and emotionally sensitive support to women who have experienced trauma, abuse, or domestic violence. The requirement for a female Support Worker is a proportionate means of achieving a legitimate aim by ensuring the privacy, dignity, wellbeing, and recovery of the individuals receiving support.