Female Support Worker

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: up to £32,852.04 per year (including sleep-in payments)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (with a sleep-in it is 47.5 hours)

Location: Bristol

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). 

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, person-centred support to individuals with complex mental health needs and learning disabilities. Promote independence, wellbeing, and community participation through tailored support and encouragement.
• Manage an allocated caseload, ensuring support plans and risk assessments remain accurate and up to date.
• Support individuals to achieve personal goals and positive outcomes through outcome-focused support planning.
• Assist with medication management in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Respond appropriately to crisis situations and support effective risk management.
• Work collaboratively with healthcare professionals, families, and external agencies to coordinate support.
• Monitor engagement and develop strategies to improve participation and independence.
• Support individuals with budgeting, finances, tenancy responsibilities, and maintaining their homes.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation using electronic systems.
• Identify safeguarding concerns and make referrals where appropriate. Contribute to a positive, supportive, and recovery-focused team environment.

About You

• Previous experience supporting individuals with mental health needs, trauma, or learning disabilities.
• Experience working at Keyworker level or managing individual support plans.
• Good understanding of person-centred care, safeguarding, and risk management.
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Act and medication management is desirable.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and organisational skills.
• Good IT skills and experience maintaining accurate electronic records.
• NVQ in Health and Social Care (or equivalent experience) desirable.
• Full UK driving licence required; access to your own vehicle preferred.
• Enhanced DBS check required.

Benefits

• Weekly rota provided
• Two Wellbeing Days per year (or option to convert to annual leave)
• Health Cash Plan (post-probation)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Blue Light Card discounts
• Early access to pay
• Crisis loan scheme
• Special Day leave (one additional day per year)
• Refer a Friend scheme
• Ongoing training and development support

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.