Mental Health Support Worker

Salary: £24,871 - £25,371 per annum

Location:

Worksop

Hours:

37

Closing Date: 17/11/2026 23:59

This is a {Advertised Permanent / Temporary}, {Advertised Full Time / Part Time} vacancy that will close in a month at 23:59 BST.

We’re looking for a compassionate, motivated, and reliable Support Worker to join our team at Watson Road (Worksop), a supported living service for adults with enduring mental health needs.

This role is all about empowering individuals with mental health conditions and learning disabilities to live independently, make informed choices, and enjoy fulfilling lives. We use a trauma-informed and strengths-based approach to support each person’s journey.

Whether you’re experienced in social care or looking to start your journey in the sector, we offer the training and support to help you thrive.

We’re delighted to announce NCHA has been named the UK's 29th Best Workplace for Women™ 2026 by Great Place to Work UK. We're also the 38th Best Workplace for Wellbeing™ 2026, with 77% of colleagues saying NCHA is a great place to work, compared with 54% at a typical UK workplace. Explore working life at NCHA, our benefits, and our values to discover why.

• Salary of £24,871 - £25,371 per annum
• 36.5 days annual leave including bank holidays, with the option to buy and sell leave.
• Additional payments for sleep-in shifts
• Comprehensive training and ongoing development opportunities
• A welcoming, inclusive and diverse workplace culture
• Ongoing support from experienced and dedicated colleagues

Located in Worksop, Watson Road is a large, family-style house with four fully furnished en‑suite bedrooms, a communal lounge, kitchen, and garden. The service supports adults aged 18+ with mental health diagnoses, helping them build life skills, manage tenancies, and move on to more independent living. Support is tailored to each individual, with a focus on empowerment, recovery, and wellbeing.

This Is a 24‑hour Service, Operating 7 Days a Week, Including Weekends And Bank Holidays. Shifts Also Include Sleep‑ins And Waking Nights. Shifts Patterns Are

• 7:00am – 2:30pm
• 2:30pm – 10:00pm
• 10:00pm – 7:00am (waking nights)

Weekend availability is essential. Watson Road is located in Worksop town centre and access to a car or reliable transport is strongly recommended to ensure you can attend shifts on time.

• Providing face‑to‑face support tailored to each person’s needs, including visiting the community
• Supporting service users with tenancy management, finances and home care
• Promoting daily living skills, budgeting, and wellbeing
• Writing and reviewing risk assessments, following safeguarding procedures, legislation, and health & safety standards
• Building strong relationships with families, social workers, and other professionals
• Administering medication and coordinating shifts on a rota basis
• Maintaining accurate records using IT systems (basic IT skills required)

Please note there will be elements of lone working involved in this role.

• Prefers shift work over a standard 9–5 schedule
• Is organised, proactive, flexible and supportive
• Is resilient and creative in promoting positive change
• Understands the needs of vulnerable adults and complex behaviours
• Communicates effectively with professionals and agencies
• Shares our CLEAR values:
  Caring, Learning, Enthusiastic, Accountable, Resilient