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:
1. Bipolar disorder
2. Schizophrenia
3. Psychosis
4. Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder (EUPD)
5. Eating disorders
6. 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
7. Deliver person-centred care using Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) approaches
8. Support individuals to develop life skills and engage in meaningful daily activities
9. Assist with tenancy management and household tasks
10. Support safe medication use and budgeting
11. Promote and enable participation in social activities and community life
12. Provide emotional support and maintain appropriate boundaries
13. Respectfully assist with personal care and health-related needs
14. Collaborate with families, social workers, and health professionals
15. Safeguard service users’ welfare and report concerns promptly
16. Understand and apply principles of the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards
17. 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:
18. Experience supporting individuals with complex mental health needs
19. Willingness to undertake:
Level 2 Care Qualification
Level 2 PBS (Positive Behaviour Support) Qualification
20. Strong communication and written skills
21. Basic literacy and numeracy (equivalent to Entry Level 2)
22. Committed to attending all required training (classroom, online, or virtual)
What We Offer
23. Competitive pay with weekend and overtime enhancements
24. 30 days’ holiday (including Bank Holidays) – increasing with service
25. Free Health Cash Plan (claim back on dental, optical, physio & more – for you and your family)
26. Access to Employee Assistance Programme – including 24/7 virtual GP and legal advice
27. Paid DBS and Blue Light Card
28. Loyalty awards and life assurance
29. 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.