We are recruiting on behalf of our client for a compassionate and resilient Support Worker (Female Only) to join a specialist community rehabilitation service supporting women with complex mental health needs and learning disabilities. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference by empowering individuals to build independence, develop life skills, and achieve positive outcomes within their local community.
The successful candidate will support women with a range of complex mental health conditions, including personality disorders, trauma, PTSD, self-harm, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, schizophrenia, and learning disabilities. This role requires someone who is empathetic, emotionally resilient, and committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred support.
About the Role
As a Support Worker, you will provide practical, emotional, and person-centred support to individuals living within specialist supported accommodation. You will work closely with each person to promote independence, encourage community participation, and help them achieve their personal goals while maintaining their safety, dignity, and wellbeing.
You will manage an allocated caseload, develop and review support plans, complete risk assessments, and work collaboratively with healthcare professionals, families, and external agencies to deliver holistic support. The role also involves supporting medication management, crisis intervention, safeguarding, and helping individuals maintain their homes and daily living skills.
This is a varied and rewarding role that would suit someone who enjoys building meaningful relationships and supporting individuals through their recovery journey.
The service operates across a structured weekly rota. Shift patterns are typically Tuesday to Saturday or Sunday to Thursday (preferences discussed at interview).
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Important Information
This post is open to female applicants only.
This is a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010. The role involves providing personal and emotionally sensitive support to women who have experienced trauma, abuse, or domestic violence. The requirement for a female Support Worker is a proportionate means of achieving a legitimate aim by ensuring the privacy, dignity, wellbeing, and recovery of the individuals receiving support.
At Olive Recruit, we are committed to fostering a workplace culture that embraces diversity and promotes inclusivity. Our core values, Integrity, Impact, Inclusivity, and Innovation, guide our efforts to create an environment where every employee feels valued, respected, and empowered to excel.
As a recruitment agency, we prioritise sourcing and placing diverse candidates with our clients, recognising that diverse perspectives are essential for business success and inclusive work environments.
We take great pride in celebrating the unique backgrounds and experiences of our team members and candidates. By embracing these different perspectives, we not only create a great place to work but also better serve our clients. Your individuality is what makes our team strong.
Join us in championing our values and building a workplace where everyone can thrive.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All colleagues are expected to share this commitment and participate fully in safeguarding training and processes.
The successful applicant will undergo a free enhanced disclosure from the disclosure barring service & other compliance checks required.
