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Aperta Care Ltd

Community Mental Health Support Worker

The closing date is 26 April 2026

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Job summary

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Mental Health Support Worker to provide high-quality assistance.

Your role will be working with a female service user with a diagnosis of Autism (ASD), mental health and anxiety needs.

This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference to this client's life through personalised care and support.

Skills

  • Excellent communication skills to effectively engage with service users, colleagues, and external professionals.
  • Basic IT skills for maintaining accurate records and completing documentation efficiently.
    • Leadership qualities to motivate and encourage service users towards achieving their personal goals.
    • Ability to interpret and implement care plans accurately, ensuring personalised support is delivered consistently.
    • Empathy, patience, and a genuine desire to improve the quality of life for others.
    • Organisational skills to manage multiple responsibilities whilst maintaining attention to detail.
    • This role is ideal for individuals committed to making a positive impact through compassionate support work while developing their skills within a supportive team environment.

    Experience/ Requirements

    Minimum 25 years of age due to adapted vehicle insurance requirement

    Previous mental healthcare experience; 1 year minimum (required)

    Clean UK Driving Licence (required)

    Benefits:

    • Company events
    • Company pension
    • Experience: Mental Healthcare: 1 year (required)

Main duties of the job

Responsibilities

  • Deliver personalised care in accordance with individual care plans, ensuring the dignity and respect of all service users.
  • Assist with daily activities such as personal hygiene, dressing, PEG medication, and support to attend appointments.
  • Foster a supportive environment by encouraging social interaction and participation in community activities.
  • Maintain accurate records of care provided, observations, and any changes in the health or behaviour of service users.
  • Collaborate with healthcare professionals, families, and colleagues to ensure comprehensive support tailored to each individual's needs.
  • Promote safety protocols and adhere to health and safety regulations at all times.
  • Support individuals in developing skills that enhance their independence and confidence.

About us

Caremark Rotherham & Sheffield provide support in the community for Children and young adults living with complex needs.

Due to our clients preference, we are currently recruiting forFull Time Female Support Workers.As a Support Worker it is essential for you to be resilient, reliable and compassionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people.

Do you already have experience within the care sector and are seeking a new challenge?

Are you looking for a new role in the care sector to enhance and develop your existing skills?

Would you like to be part of an organisation who values their employees and has 95% retention rate?

Do you possess a UK driving license and a vehicle to use for work?

Details

Date posted

26 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.40 an hour Starting 1st April 2026

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

L0111-26-0000

Job locations

Fusion At Magna

Magna Way

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 1FE


Job description

Job responsibilities

Reports to

Case Leader

Summary of role

To share with other staff in meeting the personal care and support needs of customers in a way that respects the dignity of the individual and promotes their independence. The care and support provided by Care and Support Workers is expected to include support that would reasonably be given by members of the clients family and is not to include tasks that would normally be undertaken by a trained nurse.

Principal responsibilities

To assist clients who need help getting up and going to bed in the morning and evenings, including dressing and undressing, washing, bathing and going to the toilet.

To help clients with their mobility and with any physical disabilities, including incontinence and use of personal aids and equipment.

To support clients out in the community such as trips shopping, to the cinema or other day trips.

To care for clients who are temporarily sick and need bed nursing and help with feeding etc.

To provide care and support for clients who may be terminally ill.

To help in the promotion of mental and physical activities of clients through talking, outings, reading, writing, hobbies and recreations.

To make and change beds, light cleaning, emptying commodes and general tidying.

To support clients within school or educational settings.

To support clients with tracheostomy care, PEG care and other complex health conditions where applicable.

To prepare and serve light meals, clearing away and washing up.

To read and write reports and be involved in clients reviews and training activities.

To adhere to all Caremarks policies and procedures at all times.

To report either to the Case Leader or Care Manager any significant changes in the health or circumstances of a client.

To encourage the independence of clients wherever possible.

Personal attributes

It is considered essential that Care and Support Workers possess the following qualities:

Self motivated & well organised.

Flexible.

Punctual

Caring & sensitive to the needs of others.

Ability to use own initiative.

Ability to communicate effectively.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Reports to

Case Leader

Summary of role

To share with other staff in meeting the personal care and support needs of customers in a way that respects the dignity of the individual and promotes their independence. The care and support provided by Care and Support Workers is expected to include support that would reasonably be given by members of the clients family and is not to include tasks that would normally be undertaken by a trained nurse.

Principal responsibilities

To assist clients who need help getting up and going to bed in the morning and evenings, including dressing and undressing, washing, bathing and going to the toilet.

To help clients with their mobility and with any physical disabilities, including incontinence and use of personal aids and equipment.

To support clients out in the community such as trips shopping, to the cinema or other day trips.

To care for clients who are temporarily sick and need bed nursing and help with feeding etc.

To provide care and support for clients who may be terminally ill.

To help in the promotion of mental and physical activities of clients through talking, outings, reading, writing, hobbies and recreations.

To make and change beds, light cleaning, emptying commodes and general tidying.

To support clients within school or educational settings.

To support clients with tracheostomy care, PEG care and other complex health conditions where applicable.

To prepare and serve light meals, clearing away and washing up.

To read and write reports and be involved in clients reviews and training activities.

To adhere to all Caremarks policies and procedures at all times.

To report either to the Case Leader or Care Manager any significant changes in the health or circumstances of a client.

To encourage the independence of clients wherever possible.

Personal attributes

It is considered essential that Care and Support Workers possess the following qualities:

Self motivated & well organised.

Flexible.

Punctual

Caring & sensitive to the needs of others.

Ability to use own initiative.

Ability to communicate effectively.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Previous Mental Health experience at least a 1 year
  • Experience working in the care sector

Desirable

  • Currently undertaking Mental Health Nursing diploma/degree

Qualifications

Essential

  • Technology literate- for use of electronic Apps for recording
  • GCSE'S

Desirable

  • Level 2/3 NVQ
  • Other
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Previous Mental Health experience at least a 1 year
  • Experience working in the care sector

Desirable

  • Currently undertaking Mental Health Nursing diploma/degree

Qualifications

Essential

  • Technology literate- for use of electronic Apps for recording
  • GCSE'S

Desirable

  • Level 2/3 NVQ
  • Other

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Aperta Care Ltd

Address

Fusion At Magna

Magna Way

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 1FE


Employer's website

https://www.caremark.co.uk/rotherham (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Aperta Care Ltd

Address

Fusion At Magna

Magna Way

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 1FE


Employer's website

https://www.caremark.co.uk/rotherham (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Louise Clarke

louise.clarke@caremark.co.uk

01709789340

Details

Date posted

26 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.40 an hour Starting 1st April 2026

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

L0111-26-0000

Job locations

Fusion At Magna

Magna Way

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 1FE


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