Mental health support workers

Mental Health Support Worker – St Austell, Cornwall £13.50 per hour | Full-Time | 40+ Hours | October Start | Waking Nights & Sleep-Ins Are you looking for a rewarding Mental Health Support Worker role in St Austell or the surrounding Cornwall area? We are currently recruiting Full-Time Mental Health Support Workers to join an established 8-bed residential mental health service in the St Austell area. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to make a genuine difference to people's lives while building a long-term career within mental health and social care. The Opportunity You will be supporting adults within a small, supportive 8-bed residential setting, providing person-centred care and helping residents develop independence, confidence and life skills. You will become an important part of the team, building positive relationships with residents and providing consistent support in a safe and homely environment. This is not just another Support Worker job — there is genuine opportunity to develop and progress your career. What You'll Be Doing

Providing person-centred mental health supportSupporting residents with daily living and independenceProviding emotional and practical supportEncouraging residents to participate in activities and community lifeSupporting individual care and support plansPromoting dignity, choice and independenceWorking alongside colleagues and other professionalsMaintaining accurate records and handoversHelping to maintain a safe, positive and supportive environment Hours & Pay £13.50 per hour to start

Full-time positions40+ hours per weekWaking night shiftsSleep-in shiftsPermanent opportunitiesStarting October 2026 Who We're Looking For We'd love to hear from candidates with experience as a: Mental Health Support Worker | Support Worker | Care Worker | Healthcare Assistant | Residential Support Worker | Mental Health Worker | Healthcare Worker Previous experience within mental health, residential care, supported living, learning disabilities or complex needs would be highly desirable. Most importantly, we're looking for people who are:

Caring and compassionateReliable and dependablePatient and resilientConfident working as part of a teamPassionate about supporting vulnerable adultsLooking to develop their career within health and social care A full UK driving licence is highly desirable, as a company vehicle is available for work-related duties. Career Progression We are looking for people who want to stay, develop and progress. With an established service and opportunities for further training and development, this is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to progress from Support Worker into more senior roles within mental health and social care. Location The role is based in the St Austell area of Cornwall and would suit candidates living locally or within a reasonable commute. We would particularly welcome applications from candidates in: St Austell | Par | Fowey | Lostwithiel | Charlestown | Mevagissey | Bodmin | surrounding Cornwall areas Don't Miss Out If you're looking for a full-time Mental Health Support Worker position in St Austell, with guaranteed hours, waking nights and sleep-in opportunities, excellent career progression and the chance to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you. Don't miss this fantastic opportunity. Apply today and speak to our recruitment team.