Weekend Mental Health Support Worker

Overview

We are looking for a compassionate, committed and experienced Weekend Mental Health Support Worker to join our dedicated care team.

This role involves supporting a gentleman living in the Lincoln area who has a diagnosis of paranoid schizophrenia and experiences auditory hallucinations and hearing voices. He receives a 24-hour care package, including sleep-in support overnight.

This is a weekend-only position, working a 48-hour shift pattern consisting of a day shift, sleep-in night and following day shift.

The successful candidate will provide person-centred support, promoting independence, dignity, safety and wellbeing while building a positive and trusting relationship with the individual.

Key Responsibilities

• Support with personal care and continence needs.
• Prepare meals and support with healthy eating.
• Administer medication safely and in accordance with prescribed guidance and company procedures.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Support with household cleaning and maintaining a safe, comfortable environment.
• Accompany and support the individual to access the community and attend activities.
• Respond appropriately and calmly to mental health needs, including periods of distress, hearing voices or experiencing hallucinations.
• Follow individualised care and support plans and promote independence wherever possible.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of care, medication and any relevant incidents.
• Work collaboratively with families, healthcare professionals and the wider care team.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience supporting adults with mental health needs – essential.
• Full, valid UK driving licence – essential, as the role involves supporting the individual within the community.
• Previous experience in health and social care or a similar support role is advantageous.
• Excellent communication skills, with patience, empathy and resilience.
• Ability to remain calm and professional when supporting someone experiencing mental health difficulties.
• A commitment to person-centred care and maintaining professional boundaries.
• Willingness to work collaboratively as part of a supportive team.
• Enhanced DBS check required.

What We Offer

✅ Competitive Pay – with enhancements for evenings, weekends and bank holidays.

✅ Weekend-Only Working – ideal for those looking for a consistent weekend role.

✅ Ongoing Training & Development – including specialist training relevant to mental health and behaviour support.

✅ Employee Wellbeing Support – access to wellbeing resources and support.

✅ Holiday Allowance & Pension Scheme

✅ Supportive Team Culture – working alongside an experienced and dedicated care team.

Why Join Us?

This is more than just a job. It is an opportunity to build a meaningful professional relationship with an individual, promote independence and make a genuine difference to their quality of life.

If you are compassionate, reliable and have experience supporting individuals with mental health needs, we would love to hear from you.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £13.00-£15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Work Location: In person