Job Title: Mental Health Support Worker - Mental Health Service

Location: Ruislip (HA4), with flexible working across Northolt and South Harrow
Pay: £12.21 per hour
Contract Type: Full-time
Shift Pattern: 8:00am - 8:15pm (primarily day shifts, with occasional night cover)

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Skills Development Worker/Mental Health Support Worker to join our friendly and professional team, supporting adults with mental health needs to live independently and with dignity.

You will initially provide maternity cover at our Ruislip service, then move into a flexible role working across three services in Ruislip, Northolt, and South Harrow. This is an incredibly rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about promoting independence and delivering person-centred care that empowers individuals to achieve their goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, responsive care in line with individual support plans
• Support customers to build life skills and independence through meaningful, goal-led activities
• Assist with daily living tasks including personal care, mobility, food preparation, and medication
• Promote confidence, individuality, and decision-making, even when capacity is limited
• Facilitate engagement in home and community-based activities
• Build strong, trusting relationships with customers, families, and professionals
• Maintain accurate records of care notes, daily logs, and financial information
• Take part in sleep-in shifts (emergency response only) and occasional night shifts
• Uphold health and safety and CQC compliance standards at all times
• Participate in team meetings, supervision sessions, and service development
• Act as a role model within the team, demonstrating professionalism and compassion

What We Offer

• Competitive rate of £12.21 per hour
• Full statutory holiday entitlement
• A supportive and inclusive team culture
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for wellbeing support
• Real opportunities to make a meaningful difference in people's lives

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in mental health, care, or supported living (desirable but not essential)
• A genuine passion for supporting others in a person-centred and empathetic way
• Strong team-working and communication skills
• Flexibility to work across multiple sites and shifts (including sleep-ins and some night cover)
• A professional and committed approach to safeguarding, inclusion, and quality care
• Willingness to follow and contribute to individualised support plans

If you are looking to join a team where your contribution truly matters and where you will be supported to grow in your role, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now to take the next step in your care career.

Nocturnal Recruitment specialise in the provision of Care & Support Workers, Mental Health Workers, MH Support Workers, Mental Health Support Workers, Mental Health, HCAs and other Healthcare industry-specific job roles. Our focus is to provide exceptional staff to Residential Homes (Adult and Children), Day Centres, Hospitals, Supported Living, Hostels, Nursing Homes. We also provide work for Community Support Workers, Care Assistants, Social Worker Assistants, Residential Support Worker, Young Adults Support Workers, Recovery Support Worker, Recovery Worker, Rehabilitation Worker, Outreach Worker etc