Blackburn Temporary Casual Shifts £12.50 per hour We are currently recruiting Mental Health Support Workers to support a large supported housing service in Blackburn. This is a 60-bed hostel environment providing accommodation and support to adults with mental health needs and associated vulnerabilities. This role is offered on a casual basis, ideal for candidates looking to pick up ad hoc shifts while gaining consistent experience in mental health and housing support. The Role As a Mental Health Support Worker, you will be responsible for delivering frontline support within a hostel setting, promoting stability, safety and progression for residents. Key responsibilities include • Providing practical and emotional support to residents with mental health needs • Carrying out needs and risk assessments • Supporting residents to engage with support plans and recovery focused goals • Monitoring behaviour and managing incidents in line with policy • Encouraging compliance with licence or tenancy conditions • Supporting access to benefits, budgeting, health services, training and employment • Maintaining accurate case notes and handover information • Ensuring health and safety procedures are followed at all times • Working within safeguarding and organisational policies Requirements To be considered, you must have: • Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one • Previous experience supporting adults with mental health needs and challenging behaviour in a high-risk environment. • Experience working in a hostel, supported housing or similar environment • Ability to manage challenging behaviour in a calm and professional manner • Basic IT skills for record keeping and reporting • Strong communication and professional boundaries