Registered Mental Health Nurse/ Mental health support worker
Company: Match Options Ltd
Hours: Full-time
Location: Darlington, DL2 1TS
Working pattern: On-site
Job type: Temporary
Posting date: 22 Oct 2026
Closing date: 21 Nov 2026
Provide high-quality, person-centred support to individuals with mental health needs.
Support service users with daily living activities, including personal care where required, meal preparation, shopping, household tasks, and maintaining their living environment.
Encourage independence and support individuals to develop or maintain essential life skills.
Provide emotional support, reassurance, companionship, and encouragement.
Support service users to access community activities, appointments, education, employment, and social opportunities.
Observe and appropriately report changes in a service user's mental health, behaviour, physical health, or general wellbeing.
Support individuals during periods of distress or challenging situations, following agreed care plans, risk assessments, and organisational procedures.
Assist with or administer medication where appropriately trained and authorised.
Maintain accurate, confidential, and up-to-date care records, daily notes, incident reports, and other required documentation.
Follow safeguarding procedures and promptly report any concerns regarding abuse, neglect, exploitation, or risk of harm.
Work effectively with colleagues, families, healthcare professionals, social workers, and other relevant agencies.
Respect service users' privacy, confidentiality, cultural backgrounds, choices, and individual rights.
Follow health and safety, infection prevention and control, medication, safeguarding, and other organisational policies.
Participate in staff meetings, supervision, mandatory training, and continuing professional development.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
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Registered Mental Health Nurse/ Mental health support worker employer: Match Options Ltd
At Match Options Ltd, we pride ourselves on being a compassionate employer dedicated to enhancing the lives of our residents and staff alike. Our care home in DN14 6YN fosters a supportive work culture where teamwork and personal growth are paramount, offering comprehensive training and development opportunities for all employees. Join us to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a fulfilling career in a welcoming environment that values dignity, independence, and wellbeing.
