Mental Health Support Worker - Nottingham - FitzRoy
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Salary: £12.85 per hour
Location: Nottingham
Expiry date: 30/07/2025

Specialist Support Worker – Mental Health Services (Nottingham Area)
Salary: £12.85 per hour
Full-time (37.5 hours) & Part-time roles available
Shifts: Early (07:00–14:30) / Late (14:30–22:00)

Are you experienced in supporting individuals with complex mental health needs? Do you want to be part of a specialist team transforming lives in the Nottingham area? FitzRoy is recruiting Specialist Support Workers to join our dedicated mental health services.

About the Role

FitzRoy’s mental health support services provide person-centred care to people stepping down from in-patient settings, residential care, or those in the community whose mental health needs have escalated. You’ll be helping individuals live as independently and meaningfully as possible, supporting their rehabilitation, recovery, and community reintegration.

Our service users may have diagnoses such as:

  • Bipolar disorder

  • Schizophrenia

  • Psychosis

  • Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder (EUPD)

  • Eating disorders

  • Anxiety and depression

Some individuals may also have forensic backgrounds or be supported under the Mental Health Act (including Care and Treatment Orders or DoLS).

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver person-centred care using Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) approaches

  • Support individuals to develop life skills and engage in meaningful daily activities

  • Assist with tenancy management and household tasks

  • Support safe medication use and budgeting

  • Promote and enable participation in social activities and community life

  • Provide emotional support and maintain appropriate boundaries

  • Respectfully assist with personal care and health-related needs

  • Collaborate with families, social workers, and health professionals

  • Safeguard service users’ welfare and report concerns promptly

  • Understand and apply principles of the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards

  • Help develop and implement strategies to manage behaviours of concern

About You

We’re looking for people who are passionate about mental health support and personal development.

Essential:

  • Experience supporting individuals with complex mental health needs

  • Willingness to undertake:

    • Level 2 Care Qualification

    • Level 2 PBS (Positive Behaviour Support) Qualification

  • Strong communication and written skills

  • Basic literacy and numeracy (equivalent to Entry Level 2)

  • Committed to attending all required training (classroom, online, or virtual)

What We Offer

  • Competitive pay with weekend and overtime enhancements

  • 30 days’ holiday (including Bank Holidays) – increasing with service

  • Free Health Cash Plan (claim back on dental, optical, physio & more – for you and your family)

  • Access to Employee Assistance Programme – including 24/7 virtual GP and legal advice

  • Paid DBS and Blue Light Card

  • Loyalty awards and life assurance

  • Perkbox membership with high street discounts and offers

Make a real difference where it matters most.
Join FitzRoy and support people to build brighter, more independent futures.

Apply now to start your journey with us.