Mental Health Support Worker - Suffolk

Clover Care is recruiting experienced Mental Health and Learning Disability Care Assistants to support individuals across multiple care packages in the Suffolk area.

We provide personalised support within clients’ own homes and community settings, helping them live safely, confidently and as independently as possible. Day shifts, waking nights and longer shifts are available.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Providing one-to-one care and support
• Supporting personal care and daily living activities
• Promoting independence, choice and community involvement
• Supporting individuals with routines, appointments and activities
• Monitoring wellbeing and reporting changes or concerns
• Providing medication support within your assessed competencies
• Following care plans, risk assessments and behavioural support plans
• Using positive behaviour support and de-escalation techniques
• Maintaining accurate care records
• Communicating with families and healthcare professionals

Depending on the package, experience may be required in:

• Mental health support
• Learning disabilities
• Autism and neurodiversity
• Positive behaviour support
• Behaviours that challenge
• Crisis prevention and de-escalation
• Emotional regulation
• Medication administration
• Community-based support
• Acquired brain injuries
• Epilepsy and seizure management
• Personal care and moving and handling

Successful applicants should:

• Have previous mental health, learning disability or support-work experience
• Be confident working independently within a client’s home or community
• Be compassionate, reliable, patient and attentive
• Communicate effectively and follow individual support plans
• Maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality
• Be willing to complete package-specific training and competency assessments
• Already have the right to work in the UK

What Clover Care offers

• Flexible day, night and weekend shifts
• Opportunities across multiple Suffolk care packages
• Package-specific training
• Ongoing support from our care and clinical teams
• Regular work suited to your experience and availability

If you have experience supporting individuals with mental health needs or learning disabilities, apply today with your CV.

Please note: Clover Care does not offer visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have valid permission to work in the UK.