Support Worker
Mansfield and Ashfield
£24,030 - £24,513 per annum (£24,871 - £25,371 from 1st April 2026)
Extras: Bonuses for sleep-ins & waking nights
Holidays: 36.5 days annual leave (incl. bank hols)
Make a difference every day with NCHA – one of the UK’s Best Workplaces™!
Are you passionate about helping others? Join our friendly Supported Living team in Mansfield and Ashfield and support vulnerable adults to live independently.
What You’ll Do
As a Support Worker, you will:
* Provide person‑centred support to adults with mental health needs
* Assist with daily living: cooking, cleaning, personal care & appointments
* Encourage independence, confidence and recovery
* Deliver support in line with detailed support plans & risk assessments
* Promote positive wellbeing and meaningful activity
* Maintain accurate records and follow all policies & procedures
* Work collaboratively with families and professionals
* Use mobility equipment where required
About the Service – Acorn View
Acorn View consists of 16 modern, self‑contained flats for adults with mental health needs (some with mild learning disabilities). Support is available on‑site daily from 8am to 8pm. Individuals are largely semi‑independent and benefit from a stable, supportive recovery environment and personal growth.
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone compassionate, patient, and genuinely motivated to improve the lives of others. You’ll be a positive team player who can build trusting relationships, communicate well, and deliver person-centred support with empathy and respect. You will be flexible, resilient, and confident in supporting individuals with daily living tasks, personal care, and meaningful activities, while following support plans and maintaining accurate records.
Shifts & Pay
* Shifts are between the hours of 8.00am and 8.30pm.
* The service is open 7 days a week and you will work on a rota basis.
* The role may require assisting another service in close proximity which is open 24 hours a day and requires a sleep-in shift.
* Extra pay for sleep-ins
* Rotas include weekends & bank holiday work
Why Join NCHA?
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One of the UK’s Best Workplaces™ for Wellbeing & Women
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36.5 days annual leave
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Inclusive, diverse & supportive culture
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Full training & career development
Apply Now – Interviews Ongoing!
We may close this vacancy early if we receive enough interest – don’t miss out!
Please note: We are unable to offer visa sponsorships at this time.
As an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident Employer, NCHA welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and disabled candidates. As part of our LGBT Allies Programme, we also welcome applications from members of the LGBT community and encourage inclusivity in the workplace. Male Support Workers are currently under-represented in this area and we particularly welcome suitable applications. Priority will be given to colleagues in a redeployment situation