Mental Health Support Worker

Job description

Location: Burnley, Nelson, Colne, Accrington & Surrounding Areas
Job Type: Temporary / Agency / Ad-Hoc
Hours: Flexible – Days, Nights and Weekends

About the Role

Rotherwood Cares is currently recruiting experienced, compassionate and reliable Mental Health Support Workers to join our growing agency team, providing flexible staffing support to mental health services, supported living environments and residential settings across Lancashire.

We are looking for dedicated individuals with previous experience supporting adults with mental health conditions, complex needs, emotional distress and behaviours that may challenge.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced Mental Health Support Workers seeking flexible ad-hoc shifts, whether you are looking for additional hours alongside your current employment or ongoing temporary opportunities within the health and social care sector.

Successful candidates will be confident providing person-centred support, promoting independence and wellbeing, and responding professionally to challenging situations.

Key Responsibilities

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Providing person-centred emotional and practical support to individuals experiencing mental health difficulties.

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Supporting individuals with conditions such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, personality disorders and other complex mental health needs.

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Promoting independence, recovery and positive mental health outcomes.

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Supporting service users with daily living activities, personal care where required, medication support and maintaining routines.

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Building positive, trusting and professional relationships while maintaining appropriate boundaries.

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Recognising changes in mental health presentation and reporting concerns appropriately.

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Responding to challenging behaviours, emotional distress and crisis situations using effective de-escalation techniques.

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Supporting individuals to engage with appointments, community activities, healthcare professionals and support services.

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Following individual care plans, risk assessments and positive behaviour support strategies.

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Completing accurate daily notes, incident reports and relevant care documentation.

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Working collaboratively with colleagues, mental health professionals and external agencies.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Burnley

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-11-2026

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