Salary: £24,030 - £24,513 per annum
Location: Worksop
Hours: 37
Closing Date: 09/11/2025 23:59
About The Vacancy
Are you passionate about making a positive difference in people’s lives through social care? We’re looking for a compassionate, motivated and reliable Support Worker to join our team at Watson Road, a supported living service for adults with enduring mental health needs. This is a maternity cover role until May 2026, offering a rewarding opportunity to support individuals in regaining the skills and confidence to live independently. This role is all about empowering individuals with mental health conditions and learning disabilities, to live independently, make informed choices, and enjoy fulfilling lives. We use a trauma-informed and strengths-based approach to support each person’s journey.
About The Service
Located in Worksop, Watson Road is a large, family-style house with four fully furnished en-suite bedrooms, a communal lounge, kitchen and garden. The service supports adults aged 18+ with mental health diagnoses, helping them build life skills, manage tenancies and move on to more independent living. Support is tailored to each individual, with a focus on empowerment, recovery and wellbeing.
Shift Times
* 7:00am – 2:30pm
* 2:30pm – 10:00pm
* 10:00pm – 7:00am (waking nights)
Weekend availability is essential. Watson Road is located in Worksop town centre and access to a car or reliable transport is strongly recommended to ensure you can attend shifts on time.
What You’ll Do
Your responsibilities will include:
* Providing face-to-face support tailored to each person’s needs
* Supporting service users with tenancy management and home care
* Promoting daily living skills, budgeting, and wellbeing
* Writing and reviewing risk assessments, following safeguarding procedures, legislation and health & safety standards
* Building strong relationships with families, social workers and other professionals
* Administering medication and coordinating shifts on a rota basis
* Maintaining accurate records using IT systems (basic IT skills required)
Who We’re Looking For
We’re seeking someone who:
* Prefers shift work over a standard 9–5 schedule
* Is organised, proactive and supportive
* Is resilient and creative in promoting positive change
* Understands the needs of vulnerable adults and complex behaviours
* Communicates effectively with professionals and agencies
* Shares our CLEAR values: Caring, Learning, Enthusiastic, Accountable, Resilient
Why Work With Us
Did you know NCHA was officially ranked as one of the UK’s best places to work? In 2024, we were recognised by Great Place to Work UK, and named one of the Best Workplaces for Wellbeing™ and Best Workplaces for Women™. This year, we were officially ranked as such by Great Place to Work UK, as well as being classed as one of the Best Workplaces for Wellbeing™, and the Best Workplaces for Women™ of 2024. Take a look at our working life, benefits, and values to see why 77% of our colleagues say it is a great place to work.
Benefits
* 37-hour working week as standard
* Generous annual leave package with the ability to buy or sell leave
* A fabulous wellbeing package including a healthcare cash plan, counselling helpline, travel support, shopping discounts and more
Ready to Apply
All correspondence will be via your registered email address.
Please attach your CV when applying.
Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient interest. Early applications are encouraged.
Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident Employer
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 within our Care and Support department we particularly welcome suitable applications.
The Company
We’re Nottingham Community Housing Association, known to many as NCHA. We’ve been around since 1973, and we're really proud of that. We're more than just a housing association: we deliver care and support to people all over the East Midlands. Read our story to find out more about us.
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