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Mental Health Support Worker

  1. Special Needs
  2. Greater Manchester
Date posted : 20/10/25
  1. Full Time
£90 - 110 per day

Job description

We are currently recruiting passionate and reliable Support Workers to join a specialist care setting in the Bury (BL8 2BS) area. The service provides tailored support to individuals with complex mental health needs in a secure and structured environment.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a background in care, youth work, education, or health & social care who wants to make a real difference in people’s lives. You’ll play a vital role in supporting service users with daily living, emotional regulation, and therapeutic routines in a safe and compassionate setting.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Providing emotional and practical support to individuals with complex needs

  • Promoting independence, dignity, and positive outcomes

  • Assisting with personal care, activities, and structured routines

  • Supporting with therapeutic interventions under clinical guidance

  • Maintaining accurate and professional documentation

  • Contributing to a safe and caring environment in line with safeguarding standards


Ideal Candidate Will Have:

  • Experience in a care, mental health, SEN, or youth support setting

  • A calm, empathetic, and non-judgmental approach

  • Strong communication and team-working skills

  • A willingness to undertake training (including MAPA/PBM if required)

  • An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one)


What We Offer:

  • Competitive hourly pay (weekly via PAYE – no umbrella fees)

  • Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant at Teaching Personnel

  • Access to accredited CPD & training opportunities

  • Flexible start dates and consistent shift patterns

  • Opportunity to transition into permanent employment with the provider


Location: Easily accessible from Bury, Bolton, Rochdale, and surrounding areas.


Interested?

Apply today with your CV 

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.

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