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Mental Health Support Worker - Mansfield

Salary: £24,871 - £25,371 per annum
Location: Mansfield
Hours: 37
Closing Date: 07/06/2026 23:59

This is a {Advertised Permanent / Temporary}, {Advertised Full Time / Part Time} vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.

Join us as a Mental Health Support Worker and make a real difference in lives across Mansfield.

Are you looking for a rewarding career in mental health support, social care, or supported living? Whether you’re experienced or just starting out, this Mental Health Support Worker role offers training, career development, and the chance to support people to live independently and thrive.

At our supported living service in Mansfield town centre, you’ll help people with mental health conditions and complex needs (including substance misuse and distress behaviours) build confidence, develop life skills, and move towards independent living.

Why join us as a Mental Health Support Worker?

  • Competitive 37-hour full-time contract
  • Generous annual leave, with the option to buy or sell days
  • Health & wellbeing package (cash plan, counselling, discounts & more)
  • Full training and development
  • Career progression in social care and mental health services

Apply now and start your career as a Mental Health Support Worker in Mansfield.

About the role

As a Mental Health Support Worker, you’ll provide person-centred, trauma-informed support that empowers individuals to:

  • Live independently and manage their tenancy
  • Improve daily living skills such as budgeting and self-care
  • Build confidence and make informed life choices
  • Maintain wellbeing and positive routines

You’ll work closely with families, social workers, and external agencies while ensuring safe, high-quality care.

What you’ll do

  • Deliver tailored, face-to-face mental health support
  • Support individuals with tenancy management and daily living skills
  • Promote independence, wellbeing, and recovery journeys
  • Complete risk assessments and support plans
  • Administer medication and follow safeguarding procedures
  • Maintain accurate records using IT systems

About the service

Midworth Street offers supported living for up to 2–4 years, helping people build the skills and confidence to move on. We also provide outreach support to individuals living in their own homes in and around Mansfield.

This is a 24-hour service, operating 7 days a week. Shifts include:

  • 7:00am – 2:30pm
  • 2:30pm – 10:00pm
  • 10:00pm – 7:00am

Weekend availability is essential. The project is accessible via public transport, but you’ll need to be able to get to the site for early mornings, evenings, and weekends.

What you’ll bring

We’re looking for a Mental Health Support Worker who is:

  • Compassionate, resilient, and motivated
  • Interested in mental health, social care, or supported living
  • Comfortable working flexible shifts
  • A strong communicator with professionals and service users
  • Organised with basic IT skills

You’ll be part of a supportive team where your work directly improves lives. Every day is different, and every small step you support someone to take creates meaningful change.

Apply today and start a career where you truly matter.

As an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident Employer, NCHA welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and disabled candidates. As part of our LGBT Allies Programme, we also welcome applications from members of the LGBT community and encourage inclusivity in the workplace. Male Support Workers are currently under-represented within our Care and Support department we particularly welcome suitable applications.

We’re Nottingham Community Housing Association, known to many as NCHA. We’ve been around since 1973, and we're really proud of that. We're more than just a housing association: we deliver care and support to people all over the East Midlands. Read our story to find out more about us. 

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