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Senior Care/Support Worker

Job Title: Mental Health Support Worker
Reference Number: HCPA004586
Company Name: Nouvita Healthcare - Howe Dell Manor
Shifts Available: Nights
Location: Hatfield
Type of Care Provider: Nursing Home
Supporting individuals with: Mental Health
Pay/Salary: £12.27 - £13.88 Per Hour
Hours of Work: 37.5 Hours Per Week - Hours between: 19:45 - 08:15
Driving Required: No
Contract Type: Full Time Contract

About the Company

 
 Howe Dell Manor is our 19-bed specialist nursing home in Hatfield (AL10 8AE) offering a range of specialist services for men and women aged 18 and older who are suffering from enduring mental illness. Next door to Howe Dell Manor, the Coach House is a 10-bed separately registered residential home. At the Coach House, we provide a smaller, more intimate living space for men nearing the end of their rehabilitation.
 
Whether you're from a hands-on background or a care setting, if you're looking for a role where you can make a difference, develop new skills, and work as part of a reliable team - we’d love to hear from you.
 

Why should I apply for this Mental Health Support Worker job?

 

  • CQC-recognised training programme (including paid induction & up to 11 annual sessions)
  • Career progression - many of our managers started as support workers
  • 28 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays, pro rata)
  • Fully funded DBS
  • Pension contributions
  • High street discounts via Blue Light Card
  • Refer a Friend scheme - earn up to £1,000
  • A friendly, supportive, and inclusive workplace
  • Birthday leave following one years employment 

 

What does this Mental Health Support Worker job involve?

 

  • Help support the daily care, safety, and wellbeing of our residents
  • Run or assist with group activities - sports, games, creative sessions, and more
  • Put care plans into action and update records with clarity
  • Keep things running smoothly and safely as part of a wider team
  • Support senior staff and help new team members get up to speed
  • Use digital systems for logging care, booking leave, and sharing updates

 

Am I the right person for this Mental Health Support Worker job?

 

What You’ll Bring:

 

  • A practical mindset and a willingness to learn
  •  Strong communication - listening, talking, and being clear with others
  • Ability to follow routines and think on your feet when needed
  • Team spirit and flexibility - day and night shifts available
  • Basic IT confidence for using systems and records

 


Your Experience:

 

  • Experience working in any team-focused environment
  • An understanding of how mental health can affect daily life
  • Support experience - preferably in mental health or related settings
  • NVQ/QCF/RQF Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care preferred
  • We also value life experience and a strong work ethic