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Female Specialist Support Worker – Mental Health & Complex Needs. No CoS Sponsorship!!!

Female Specialist Support Worker – Mental Health & Complex Needs. No CoS Sponsorship!!!

📍 Caterham – Unicare Supported Living
💷 £13 an hour - Part-time, Full-time

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Join a compassionate team making a real difference in someone’s life.

About the Role

We are seeking dedicated, experienced, and trauma-informed Female Support Workers to join our specialist team supporting clients with Paranoid Schizophrenia, mild learning disability, and diabetes. Client may require 24/7 2:1 support in a supported living setting due to risks related to self-neglect, absconding, and fluctuating mental health.

This is a highly specialised role, ideal for someone passionate about complex mental health care, safeguarding, and promoting independence.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide 2:1 personalised care and emotional support during day and night shifts.
  • Implement positive behaviour support strategies and follow a behaviour protocol plan.
  • Administer PRN medication in line with prescribed guidelines (training provided).

 

Support with daily routines including:

  • Personal care and hygiene (including prompting and supervision)
  • Meal planning and food shopping (managing diabetic-friendly choices)
  • Accessing community (e.g. walks, gym, cinema, appointments)
  • Keeping environment safe (preventing fire risks, managing toileting issues)
  • Build therapeutic relationships and communicate effectively, even during incidents of distress.
  • Maintain accurate daily records, incident logs, and contribute to MDT meetings.
  • De-escalate challenging behaviours with compassion and professionalism.

 

Client Experiences:

  • Hallucinations, paranoia, and heightened anxiety, especially in unfamiliar environments.
  • Refusal to return home, sometimes staying out for extended periods.
  • Incontinence and hygiene refusal when unwell.
  • Fire risk behaviours (e.g., smoking indoors, hiding lighters).
  • Vulnerability to exploitation and financial abuse.

 

Support is delivered in partnership with her MDT: psychiatrist, CPN, local authority, and supported living provider.

Ideal Candidate Will Have:

  • Experience in mental health, forensic or complex needs support.
  • Knowledge of schizophrenia, diabetes management, and positive behaviour support (PBS).
  • Strong de-escalation skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
  • Excellent communication and professional boundary-setting.
  • Familiarity with PRN protocols and safeguarding frameworks.
  • Full right to work in the UK and a valid enhanced DBS (or willing to obtain).

 

Preferred :

  • NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care (or working toward)
  • PMVA/MAPA/Team Teach training
  • Experience with Section 117 aftercare or Community DoLS

 

We Offer:

  • Ongoing training, including PRN and PBS protocols
  • Competitive rates and holiday pay
  • Supportive management team and clinical oversight
  • Opportunities for progression and professional development

 

Please Note: Due to the nature of this role, only female applicants will be considered, in line with legal exemption under the Equality Act 2010.

All appointments subject to references and enhanced DBS check

Apply Now to make a meaningful impact in someone's recovery journey.
Interviews will be scheduled promptly for shortlisted applicants.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: £13.00 per hour

Schedule:

  • 10 hour shift
  • 12 hour shift
  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Every weekend
  • Monday to Friday
  • Night shift
  • Weekends only

 

Experience:

  • mental health: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

  • NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: LDSPU001

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