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Support Worker, Mental Health
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Lanark, Lanarkshire, South Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK
Listed on 2026-03-04
Listing for:
Routes To Work South Registered company in Scotland under SC217367 with charitable status under
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-03-04
Job specializations:
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Healthcare
Mental Health, Healthcare Nursing
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Specifics
- Reference No: LO327
- Location: South Lanarkshire
- Hours: Full time (46 hours)
- Salary: £12.60
- Closing Date: Friday 13th March 2026
- Why should you apply for this role: Competitive Salary & Benefits
As our Support Services continually seek to grow, we have new and exciting opportunities for compassionate and hard-working individuals.
You will work as part of the team to support service users in the community to help promote their independence.
What do you get in return for your compassion and commitment?
- Early access to a portion of your earnings with Stream
- Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme, with 24/7 support via the Wisdom app and helpline– access health checks, wellbeing tools, legal advice, and much more.
- Free confidential counselling sessions – up to 6 Structured counselling sessions via phone, online or face-to-face.
- Bright Exchange, available through the Wisdom app – unlock exclusive deals and discounts on a wide range of products and services.
- Exclusive high street discounts through the Blue Light Card.
- Free mortgage consultation with McCuster Mortgage Solutions.
- Comprehensive induction and ongoing training to support your confidence and success – including paid shadowing and training to help you feel ready and supported from day one.
- 28 days’ holiday (pro rata) – so you can rest and recharge.
- Clear opportunities to grow, with real career progression routes to help you reach your full potential.
- Benefits are non-contractual and may be amended or withdrawn at any time.
Duties & Responsibilities Key Tasks
- Support service users in all aspects of personal care.
- Support service users with medication where required.
- Assist service users to meet their nutritional needs.
- Carry out light house duties.
- Assist service users with finances as per company policy.
- Ensure service users have access to healthcare, if required.
- Utilise all communication methods to listen and talk to service users to promote their wellbeing.
- Encourage the relationships service users have with family, friends, and wider community.
- At all times, be mindful of equality and diversity, and behave in a culturally sensitive manner.
- Be aware of adult protection issues and report accordingly.
- Report a service users progress on the correct platforms.
- You do not need to have any experience; we are just looking for individuals who have a real passion for enhancing the experiences of our service users, helping them to live an independent life.
- Full UK driving licence
* This post is subject to a PVG and 2 satisfactory references*
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