Residential Support Worker – Mental Health Service

Published
7 May 2026
Location
, Lancashire
Category
Job Type
Department
Cares
Sector
Cares
Office
Lancashire
Shifts
Days, Nights
Hours
40 hours per week
Pay Rate
£13.25
Pay Range
£20,000 - £30,000
Location
Oldham
County

Description

📄 12 Week Temp to Perm Contract

Rotherwood Cares are currently recruiting for 4 Residential Support Workers to support a 22 year old female with severe mental health needs within a residential setting.

This is a full time opportunity offering an initial 12 week temporary placement, with the opportunity to transfer onto a permanent contract following a successful probationary period.

This role would suit experienced support workers who are calm under pressure, resilient, compassionate, and confident managing behaviours that may challenge.

Essential Requirements

• Minimum 6 months experience within a support work or residential care setting
• PMVA, restraint or ligature training essential
• Up to date DBS certificate registered on the Update Service preferred
• Experience supporting individuals with severe mental health needs
• Strong safeguarding awareness
• Full right to work in the UK
• Flexible to work shifts including long days, evenings, waking nights and weekends where required

The Role

• Supporting a young female within a residential environment
• Providing person centred emotional and practical support
• Managing challenging situations in a calm and professional manner
• Promoting safety, wellbeing and independence
• Maintaining accurate daily records and incident reports
• Working closely with senior staff and healthcare professionals
• Following care plans, risk assessments and safeguarding procedures at all times

Benefits

• Full time consistent hours available
• Opportunity to secure a permanent contract after 12 weeks
• Weekly pay
• Ongoing support from the Rotherwood Cares team
• Immediate starts available

Compliance

All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.

We do not offer sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have full right to work in the UK.

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