Job description
We are recruiting experienced Agency Support Workers to work within a specialist mental health service based in Kewstoke, Weston-super-Mare.
This role involves supporting adults in a structured therapeutic environment. The successful candidate must be confident working in settings where individuals may present behaviours that challenge and must be able to remain calm, professional, and resilient at all times.
Key Responsibilities
Support service users with personal care and daily living activities
Promote dignity, independence and recovery-focused care
Follow care plans and risk assessments
Use PMVA techniques where required
Observe, record and report behavioural or physical changes
Maintain accurate documentation
Work collaboratively with nursing and clinical teams
Adhere to safeguarding and health & safety policies
Essential Criteria (Must Have)
Up-to-date Mandatory Training
Valid PMVA certificate
Oliver McGowan Tier 1 & Tier 2
Immunisations: Varicella, MMR, TB & Hep B
Minimum 6 months UK healthcare or hospital experience
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Flexible availability (days, nights, weekends)
Compliance Requirements
Right to Work in the UK
Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain)
Satisfactory employment references
Why Join Us?
Flexible agency shifts
Weekly pay
Ongoing work opportunities
Supportive compliance team
Fast-track onboarding for compliant candidates
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Extra information
- Status
- Open
- Education Level
- Secondary School
- Location
- Kewstoke
- Type of Contract
- Full-time jobs
- Published at
- 26-05-2026
- Profession type
- Counselling and Social Services
- Full UK/EU driving license preferred
- No
- Car Preferred
- No
- Must be eligible to work in the EU
- No
- Cover Letter Required
- No
- Languages
- English
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