Mental Health Support Worker – Plymouth
£13.50 per hour | Full-Time |Waking Nights & Sleep-Ins | October Start
Are you looking for a rewarding Mental Health Support Worker role in Plymouth?
Educare Recruitment are currently recruiting Full-Time Mental Health Support Workers to support individuals across a range of mental health care packages in Plymouth and the surrounding areas.
This is a fantastic opportunity for caring and committed Support Workers looking to build a long-term career within mental health and social care, with excellent opportunities for training, development and progression.
The Role
You will provide person-centred support to individuals with mental health needs, helping them maintain their independence, wellbeing and quality of life.
Every package is different, and you'll work closely with the individual, their support team and other professionals to provide consistent, high-quality care.
The role can involve supporting individuals with daily living, community activities, emotional wellbeing and developing independence.
What You'll Be Doing
- Providing person-centred mental health support
- Supporting individuals with daily living and independence
- Providing emotional and practical support
- Supporting community access and activities
- Encouraging independence, confidence and wellbeing
- Following individual care and support plans
- Supporting individuals to achieve personal goals
- Working alongside colleagues and other professionals
- Completing accurate records and handovers
- Maintaining a safe, positive and supportive environment
Hours & Pay
£13.50 per hour
- Full-time, part time and day to day hours
- Waking night shifts
- Sleep-in shifts
- Permanent opportunities
- Starting October 2026
Who We're Looking For
We're interested in candidates with experience as a:
Mental Health Support Worker | Support Worker | Care Worker | Healthcare Assistant | Healthcare Support Worker | Residential Support Worker | Mental Health Worker
Previous experience within mental health, residential care, supported living, learning disabilities or complex needs would be highly desirable.
We're also happy to speak with candidates who have the right attitude, resilience and genuine passion for supporting others.
You'll need to be:
- Caring and compassionate
- Reliable and dependable
- Patient and resilient
- Confident working as part of a team
- Comfortable supporting individuals with mental health needs
- Passionate about making a positive difference
- Committed to providing high-quality, person-centred support
We're looking for people who want to stay, develop and progress.
You'll have opportunities for further training and development, with the potential to progress into more senior positions within mental health and social care.
Location
The roles are based across Plymouth and the surrounding areas, making them ideal for candidates living locally or within a reasonable commute.
We would particularly welcome applications from:
Plymouth | Plymstock | Plympton | Saltash | Ivybridge | Tavistock | surrounding areas
Don't Miss This Opportunity
If you're looking for a full-time Mental Health Support Worker position in Plymouth, offering £13.50 per hour, wakings, sleep-ins and excellent career progression, we'd love to hear from you.
Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to join Educare Recruitment and build a rewarding career supporting people with mental health needs.
Apply today and speak to the Educare Recruitment team.
Support Worker in Plymouth employer: Educare Recruitment Careers
At Educare Recruitment, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values compassion and reliability. Our team in Perranporth is dedicated to providing high-quality care, with opportunities for ongoing training and professional growth, ensuring that our healthcare workers feel valued and empowered in their roles. Join us for a rewarding experience where your contributions truly make a difference in the lives of those we support.
Contact Details:
Educare Recruitment Careers Recruitment Team
