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05/08/2025

🧡 Support Worker – Semi-Independent Living
📍 Taunton, Somerset (across 8 semi-independent homes and flat blocks)
💷 £32,000 per annum + £51.24 per sleep-in
🕒 24-hour shifts including sleep-ins

Are you passionate about helping young people take their next step toward independence?

We’re looking for committed, compassionate, and resilient individuals to join our team as Support Workers in our semi-independent homes and flat blocks across Taunton. You’ll support young people aged 16–21 who are navigating challenges such as mental health issues, autism, learning disabilities, or involvement with the criminal justice system.

This is a rewarding and dynamic role where you can truly change lives — every day is different, and your guidance can help a young person build the skills and confidence they need to thrive.

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📝 About the Role:
As a Support Worker, you’ll be a positive adult role model, helping young people build routines, stay safe, and work toward their goals. Whether it’s budgeting, cooking, emotional regulation or navigating life’s challenges — you’ll be right there beside them.

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✅ Key Responsibilities:
• Provide 1:1 support across our 8 semi-independent homes and flat blocks in Taunton
• Assist with daily living tasks such as cooking, cleaning, budgeting, and accessing appointments
• Encourage independence and support goal setting and problem-solving
• Support emotional and mental wellbeing, helping residents build resilience
• Be a consistent, non-judgmental presence for young people with complex needs
• Complete accurate daily logs and follow safeguarding procedures
• Promote engagement in education, employment, and positive social activities
• Support individuals with autism, learning disabilities, trauma histories, and forensic backgrounds

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📋 What We’re Looking For:
• Experience working in care, supported living, or with vulnerable young people
• Aged 21 or over (legal requirement)
• A patient, empathetic, and emotionally intelligent approach
• Calm and confident in handling difficult or high-risk situations
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Willingness to work flexible hours including weekends and sleep-ins
• A valid UK driving licence is desirable but not essential

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💼 Pay & Shift Info:
• £32,000 per year
• £51.24 per sleep-in
• 24-hour shifts (8:00 AM start) including sleep-in
• Shifts spread across multiple homes and flat blocks in central and wider Taunton

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📧 To Apply:
Please send your CV and a short cover letter to [email protected]
Tell us why you’re the right person for this role and what inspires you to work with young people.

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🌟 Be the consistent adult a young person can finally rely on. Support them today, so they can lead tomorrow.

05/08/2025

🧡 Teaching Assistant – Somerset Education and Inclusion Centre
📍 Taunton (with travel to Highbridge, Minehead, and Yeovil bases)
📅 School Opening: January 2026
💷 £24,570 – £25,935 per year (depending on experience & qualifications)
🕘 Full-time | Term-time Only

Join our exciting new specialist school opening in January 2026!
Somerset Education and Inclusion Centre is a therapeutic and inclusive school for pupils aged 10–16 with EHCPs, autism, learning disabilities, and mental health needs. We’re building a team of passionate professionals who want to make a lasting impact on young lives.

As a Teaching Assistant, you’ll provide both academic and emotional support to students across a nurturing and highly supportive environment. This is a unique opportunity to help shape the school culture from the ground up.

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📝 About the Role:
You’ll work directly with pupils to support learning, regulation, and communication. Whether 1:1 or in small groups, you’ll help them build confidence, access education, and reach personal milestones in a setting that understands their needs.

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✅ Key Responsibilities:
• Provide support in class, breakout spaces, or sensory areas
• Assist pupils with emotional regulation, communication, and social skills
• Follow individual EHCPs and implement tailored support strategies
• Encourage independence and engagement in learning
• Help maintain a safe, structured, and nurturing environment
• Collaborate closely with teachers, SENCOs, therapists, and families

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📋 What We’re Looking For:
• Experience supporting children or young people with SEN, SEMH, autism, or learning disabilities
• Calm, resilient, and compassionate personality
• Excellent team player with a flexible approach
• Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or willingness to complete one)
• Emotionally literate and comfortable supporting pupils in crisis
• Full UK Driving Licence (desirable due to travel between sites)

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🎓 What We Offer:
• £24,570 – £25,935 per year (depending on experience & qualifications)
• Term-time only contract for work/life balance
• Extensive CPD and therapeutic training
• Career progression to HLTA or pastoral roles
• A values-led, trauma-informed environment from day one
• The chance to shape a brand-new provision with a committed, child-focused team

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📧 To Apply:
Send your CV and a brief cover letter to [email protected]
Tell us why you want to be part of Somerset Education and Inclusion Centre and how your experience aligns with our mission.

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🌟 Help create a school where difference is celebrated, and every pupil feels safe, seen, and supported.

05/08/2025

🧡 Children’s Residential Support Worker
📍 Basingstoke, Hampshire
💷 £33,000 per year + £50.52 per sleep-in
📅 2 on / 4 off rolling shift pattern

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of vulnerable young people? We’re looking for motivated, resilient, and adaptable individuals to join the team at our Children’s Residential Home in Basingstoke, supporting young people aged 8–18 with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD).

This role is ideal for people who can stay calm under pressure, think on their feet, and offer consistent care in a therapeutic environment. Every day is different — and your presence can help build a safer future for a child who’s never had one.

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📝 About the Role:
As a Residential Support Worker, you’ll provide a safe, nurturing and structured environment for children who may display challenging behaviours. You’ll help them develop coping strategies, routines, and life skills — always through a trauma-informed and therapeutic approach.

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✅ Key Responsibilities:
• Build positive, trusting relationships with young people aged 8–18
• Support daily routines, personal care, education, and activities
• Manage and de-escalate challenging behaviours and emotional outbursts
• Keep clear records, follow safeguarding procedures, and contribute to care planning
• Work as part of a multi-agency team, including therapists, schools, and social workers
• Be a consistent, calming adult presence in times of crisis or emotional distress

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📋 Requirements:
• Experience in residential childcare, youth work, or behavioural support
• Resilient, calm, and confident in high-pressure situations
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or willingness to work toward it)
• Over 21 (Ofsted requirement)
• Full UK Driving Licence (essential)
• Able to work long shifts and sleep-ins on a 2-on / 4-off pattern

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💼 Pay & Benefits:
• £33,000 per year
• £50.52 per sleep-in shift (approx. 8 per month)
• 2 on / 4 off shift pattern – giving you great work/life balance
• Full training and support with qualifications
• Career progression into senior and management roles
• Free meals on shift
• Supportive clinical input and regular supervision

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📧 To Apply:
Send your CV and a short cover letter to [email protected]
Let us know about your availability, your experience, and what motivates you to work in this sector.

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🌟 Be the reason a child believes they deserve love, safety, and a future.

05/08/2025

🧡 Children’s Residential Support Worker
📍 Bridgwater, Somerset
💷 £33,000 per year + £50.52 per sleep-in
📅 2 on / 4 off rolling shift pattern

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people with complex needs? We’re looking for dedicated, resilient, and trauma-informed professionals to join the team at our 4-bed Children’s Residential Home in Bridgwater.

You’ll be supporting young people aged 12–17 who present with self-injurious behaviour, substance misuse, suicidal ideation, psychosis, and high-risk behaviours. This is challenging but deeply meaningful work — no two days are the same, and your consistency could be life-changing.

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📝 About the Role:
You’ll be a key adult in the home, providing day-to-day care and emotional support. You’ll help young people feel safe, build trust, manage risk, and support their journey toward stability and independence. All care is delivered through a trauma-informed and therapeutic approach, with regular clinical input.

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✅ Key Responsibilities:
• Provide safe, nurturing care within the home
• Support children with their routines, appointments, and emotional regulation
• De-escalate challenging behaviour and manage crisis situations
• Maintain accurate records and follow safeguarding procedures
• Encourage life skills and positive choices
• Work closely with social workers, therapists, and education providers

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📋 Requirements:
• Experience in residential care, mental health, or youth work
• Calm, consistent, and compassionate under pressure
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or willingness to complete)
• Over 21 (Ofsted requirement)
• Full UK Driving Licence (essential)
• Confident working with high-risk behaviours and complex trauma

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💼 Pay & Benefits:
• £33,000 per year
• £50.52 per sleep-in shift (approx. 8 per month)
• 2 on / 4 off shift pattern – excellent work/life balance
• Full training and ongoing therapeutic development
• Clear progression route into senior roles
• Staff meals provided on shift
• Strong clinical and team support

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📧 To Apply:
Send your CV and a brief cover letter to [email protected]
Tell us about your availability, experience, and what drives your passion for supporting young people.

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🌟 Be the person who helps a young person believe that safe adults exist.

26/07/2025

🧠 Peer Support Worker – Residential Mental Health

📍 Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset
💷 £32,000 per annum + £52.50 per sleep-in
🕐 Shifts: 24-hour (10:00am – 10:30am next day)
🏡 Full-time | Permanent

Are you driven by lived experience of mental health challenges and passionate about helping others find hope in their journey? Involve Care Group is seeking compassionate and resilient Peer Support Workers to join our residential service in Weston-super-Mare, supporting 18–25 year olds with complex mental health and behavioural needs.

The home supports up to nine residents, all of whom have experienced significant trauma and may present with self-injurious behaviour, suicidal thoughts, personality disorders, bipolar disorder, aggression, and/or substance misuse. We are looking for people who bring empathy, personal insight, and consistency into a professional care setting.

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📝 About the Role:

You’ll work as part of a 24-hour team in a stable home environment, offering emotional and behavioural support that is rooted in understanding and lived experience. You’ll help residents find stability, purpose, and progression at their own pace — all while maintaining healthy boundaries and a calm, trauma-informed approach.

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✅ Key Responsibilities:

• Provide consistent 1:1 and group-based support across 24-hour shifts
• Use lived experience to offer hope, connection, and understanding
• Support young adults through challenging emotional and behavioural presentations
• Build positive routines around mental health, daily living, appointments, and goal setting
• Respond to self-harm, suicidal ideation, or aggressive behaviour using de-escalation techniques
• Record daily notes, contribute to care and risk plans, and engage in reflective practice
• Work closely with clinical teams, social workers, families, and external professionals

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📋 Requirements:

• Lived experience of mental health struggles (essential)
• Resilience and the ability to remain calm in high-pressure situations
• Must be over 21 years old (due to care regulations)
• Willing to complete an NVQ Level 3 in Social Care / Adult Care (training provided)
• Experience working in care, mental health, or youth support is a bonus
• Full UK Driving Licence (preferred but not essential)
• A strong understanding of boundaries, safeguarding, and trauma-informed support

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💼 Pay & Benefits:

• £32,000 per annum + £52.50 per sleep-in shift
• 24-hour shifts (10am – 10:30am the next day) with a rolling rota pattern
• Free on-shift meals and comfortable staff facilities
• Opportunity to work in a welcoming, close-knit team environment
• Ongoing CPD and mandatory training (including DBT, safeguarding, de-escalation)
• Career progression into Senior Peer Worker, Team Leader, or Clinical Liaison roles
• Support to gain your NVQ Level 3 qualification

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📧 To Apply:
Send your CV and a short cover letter to: [email protected]
Include your availability, relevant experience, and what peer support means to you.

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🌿 Be the person you once needed. Join a trauma-informed, values-led team that changes lives through connection, care, and consistency.

26/07/2025

🧠 Peer Support Worker – Residential Mental Health

📍 Bridgwater, Somerset
💷 £32,000 per annum + £52.50 per sleep-in
🕐 Shifts: 24-hour (10:00am – 10:30am next day)
🏡 Full-time | Permanent

Are you driven by lived experience of mental health challenges and passionate about helping others find hope in their journey? Involve Care Group is seeking compassionate and resilient Peer Support Workers to join our residential service in Bridgwater, supporting 18–25 year olds with complex mental health and behavioural needs.

The home supports up to six residents, all of whom have experienced significant trauma and may present with self-injurious behaviour, suicidal thoughts, personality disorders, bipolar disorder, aggression, and/or substance misuse. We are looking for people who bring empathy, personal insight, and consistency into a professional care setting.

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📝 About the Role:

You’ll work as part of a 24-hour team in a stable home environment, offering emotional and behavioural support that is rooted in understanding and lived experience. You’ll help residents find stability, purpose, and progression at their own pace — all while maintaining healthy boundaries and a calm, trauma-informed approach.

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✅ Key Responsibilities:

• Provide consistent 1:1 and group-based support across 24-hour shifts
• Use lived experience to offer hope, connection, and understanding
• Support young adults through challenging emotional and behavioural presentations
• Build positive routines around mental health, daily living, appointments, and goal setting
• Respond to self-harm, suicidal ideation, or aggressive behaviour using de-escalation techniques
• Record daily notes, contribute to care and risk plans, and engage in reflective practice
• Work closely with clinical teams, social workers, families, and external professionals

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📋 Requirements:

• Lived experience of mental health struggles (essential)
• Resilience and the ability to remain calm in high-pressure situations
• Must be over 21 years old (due to care regulations)
• Willing to complete an NVQ Level 3 in Social Care / Adult Care (training provided)
• Experience working in care, mental health, or youth support is a bonus
• Full UK Driving Licence (preferred but not essential)
• A strong understanding of boundaries, safeguarding, and trauma-informed support

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💼 Pay & Benefits:

• £32,000 per annum + £60 per sleep-in shift
• 24-hour shifts (10am – 10:30am the next day) with a rolling rota pattern
• Free on-shift meals and comfortable staff facilities
• Opportunity to work in a welcoming, close-knit team environment
• Ongoing CPD and mandatory training (including DBT, safeguarding, de-escalation)
• Career progression into Senior Peer Worker, Team Leader, or Clinical Liaison roles
• Support to gain your NVQ Level 3 qualification

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📧 To Apply:
Send your CV and a short cover letter to: [email protected]
Include your availability, relevant experience, and what peer support means to you.

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🌿 Be the person you once needed. Join a trauma-informed, values-led team that changes lives through connection, care, and consistency.

25/07/2025

🌟 Staff Spotlight & Awards at Involve Care Group! 🌟

We’re so proud to celebrate some of our amazing team members who go above and beyond every day to support the young people in our care. Their dedication, compassion, and hard work truly make a difference. Here’s to you all! 👏❤️

Georgia Lochlan – Peer Support Worker, Turner’s House
Georgia has grown so much over the past year at Involve. Starting in one of our mental health residential homes, she has supported countless young people in many different ways. Now working across multiple residential homes and occasionally with our Outreach team, Georgia is a vital part of the Involve family. Keep shining, Georgia!

Mark Davis – Deputy Manager, Maple Home
Mark’s leadership and calm presence provide a safe and nurturing environment for our residents. His ability to motivate the team and foster positive relationships with young people is truly inspiring.

Sophie Turner – Deputy Manager, Woodstock House
Sophie’s dedication to creating a supportive home environment and her passion for youth wellbeing has transformed Woodstock House into a place where young people feel empowered and valued every day.

Rachel Patel – Residential Manager, Oakwood Lodge
Rachel’s strategic vision and hands-on approach ensure Oakwood Lodge delivers the highest quality support. Her commitment to continuous improvement uplifts both staff and young people alike.

Liam Foster – Residential Manager, Cedar Lodge
Liam’s compassionate leadership and innovative ideas have strengthened Cedar Lodge’s community spirit. His focus on teamwork and personal development is helping both staff and residents thrive.

Emily Collins – Outreach Support Worker
Emily’s dedication to connecting with young people in the community has led to improved access to vital resources and support. Her kindness and persistence are invaluable to our Outreach team.

Jason Mills – Outreach Support Worker
Jason’s passion for community work and ability to build trust with vulnerable young people make him a key player in helping them navigate challenges and find positive pathways.

Hannah Brooks – Peer Support Worker
Hannah’s empathetic nature and lived experience enable her to offer genuine, impactful support to young people on their journeys. She’s a shining example of resilience and hope.

Oliver Reid – Peer Support Worker
Oliver consistently goes above and beyond to inspire and motivate those he supports. His approachable style and dedication have made a real difference across multiple services.

Jodie Hayes – Housing Crisis Worker
Jodie’s quick thinking and expert knowledge in housing have helped many young people find safe and stable accommodation during times of crisis. Her commitment ensures no one is left without a home.

A huge THANK YOU to all our incredible staff who make Involve Care Group a place of safety, growth, and hope. 💙✨

04/06/2025

🔹 Meet Our Sussex Regional Managers! 🔹
From the coast to the countryside, our Sussex Regional Managers bring a wealth of experience and heart to everything they do. They support our residential and semi-independent teams to provide trauma-informed, relationship-based care — always tailored to the young people we work with 💙

Here’s a bit more about them — in their own words 👇

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📍 Brighton & Hove

👩‍⚕️ Sophie Renwick
“My background is in mental health services and therapeutic care. I focus on helping teams create consistency, especially in placements with high emotional need. I believe the best care comes from emotionally available adults — not just policies.”

👨‍💼 Reece Morgan
“I’ve been in residential care for over 12 years — from crisis placements to long-term therapeutic homes. I’m calm under pressure, big on team coaching, and committed to helping young people feel seen and safe.”

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📍 East Sussex

👨‍🏫 Jordan White
“I’ve worked in supported accommodation and emergency placements, and I thrive in settings that need stabilising. I focus on structure, safety, and clear communication — and I always back staff when things get tough.”

👨‍💼 Ollie Day
“Coming from a youth offending and safeguarding background, I’ve led placements for some of the most high-risk young people. I bring a no-nonsense but nurturing approach, and I’m passionate about helping teams reset and rebuild.”

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📍 West Sussex – Coastal

👩‍🎓 Holly Warner
“I’ve worked across semi-independents and residential homes, especially those supporting young people with complex trauma. I lead with relational practice and focus on keeping things predictable, safe, and genuinely caring.”

👩‍🏫 Bethan Ford
“With experience in both education and residential care, I’m passionate about helping young people re-engage with their potential. I love supporting teams to stay grounded — especially during challenging placements.”

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📍 West Sussex – North

👨‍💻 Samir Patel
“My background is in crisis response and short-term intensive placements. I specialise in staff training and reflective supervision, and I’m passionate about emotional containment and keeping staff resilient.”

👩‍⚖️ Leanne Curtis
“I’ve led a variety of provisions — from solo placements to group homes — and I focus on boundaries, consistency, and emotionally intelligent leadership. I believe every young person deserves adults who won’t give up on them.”

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💬 Curious about our Sussex provisions or the people behind them? Get in touch — we’d love to tell you more.

04/06/2025

🔹 Meet Our Essex Regional Managers! 🔹
Our Essex team is made up of experienced, passionate leaders who support staff and young people across our residential and semi-independent settings. Whether they’re mentoring teams, managing complex cases, or leading safeguarding responses, our Regional Managers are dedicated to delivering safe, structured, and compassionate care every single day 💙

Here’s a bit more about them — in their own words 👇

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📍 Epping Forest

👩‍🏫 Charlotte Easton
“I’ve worked in residential and supported living for over a decade, and I’m all about stability, strong placement matching, and emotionally intelligent care. I love helping teams grow in confidence and making sure every young person feels genuinely valued.”

🧭 Dylan Sharpe
“My background’s in youth mentoring and crisis support. I focus on keeping placements grounded, structured, and safe — especially for young people who’ve faced a lot of disruption. I bring calm energy and a good sense of humour to every setting.”

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📍 Southend

👩‍💻 Elena Bowles
“I’ve worked across CSE recovery and high-needs trauma placements. I’m passionate about delivering care that’s both high support and high challenge, and I always bring warmth and structure to the table. No two days are the same, and I love that.”

👩‍🎓 Tamara Lynch
“I started out in early intervention and now manage a range of semi-independent and residential placements. I believe in relational care, safe boundaries, and helping young people see their own potential — especially when they’re struggling to.”

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📍 Basildon & Thurrock

🧱 Marcus Blake
“My journey started in outreach and short-term emergency settings. I focus on transforming chaos into structure and supporting staff to hold strong, safe routines. I’m a believer in tough love, positive reinforcement, and keeping it real with young people.”

🧠 Nathaniel Brook
“I come from a youth justice background and have spent years supporting placements that handle some of the most complex cases. I’m about safety, structure, and sticking with young people when others won’t. That consistency really matters.”

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📍 Colchester & Tendring

👩‍🎓 Safiya Hussain
“I’ve worked in education welfare, residential, and culturally responsive care services. I always lead with empathy and clarity, and I’m committed to creating emotionally safe environments where both staff and young people thrive.”

👨‍🏫 Kieran Thompson
“I’ve been in care settings for over 15 years — from youth offending to team leadership. I’m all about firm boundaries, honest communication, and helping placements feel like somewhere young people can finally breathe and settle.”

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💬 Want to learn more about our Essex services or the people behind them? Drop us a message anytime — we’re always happy to connect.

03/06/2025

🧠 Mental Health Support Worker
📍 Outskirts of Taunton, Somerset
💷 £28,000 per year + £50.52 per sleep-in
🕒 Full-time, part-time, and ad hoc shifts available (Minimum 8 shifts/month)

Are you experienced in mental health, social care, or learning disabilities and ready for a deeply rewarding challenge? We’re looking for resilient, compassionate, and trauma-informed Mental Health Support Workers to join our team at a specialist 16–25 care home just outside Taunton.

This small, therapeutic setting supports two young women aged 16–25 with complex needs, including:
• Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder (EUPD)
• Bipolar Disorder
• Psychosis
• Substance misuse
• Self-injurious behaviour
• High su***de risk
• Aggression linked to mental health

This is a high-needs service and requires staff who can remain calm under pressure, hold strong boundaries, and provide consistent, compassionate care.

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📝 The Role:
You’ll work directly with the young women to support their mental health and emotional wellbeing through routine, regulation, and relationship-building. This is not just about care — it’s about being a therapeutic presence, managing risk with sensitivity, and supporting each young person toward safety and recovery.

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✅ Key Responsibilities:
• Deliver 1:1 and 2:1 support within a homely, therapeutic environment
• Promote emotional regulation and manage crises using de-escalation techniques
• Support with daily routines, appointments, and medication prompts
• Follow care plans, behaviour protocols, and safeguarding procedures
• Build trusting, professional relationships with each young person
• Maintain accurate reports and risk assessments to a high standard
• Work collaboratively with clinical teams, social workers, and external professionals

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📋 Requirements:
• Experience in mental health, social care, or learning disabilities (essential)
• Strong understanding of trauma and personality disorders
• Emotionally resilient and confident managing challenging behaviour
• Over 21 years old (due to service requirements)
• Full UK Driving Licence (preferred but not essential)
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or Health & Social Care (desirable or willing to complete)

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💼 Pay & Benefits:
• £28,000 per year (based on full-time)
• £50.52 per sleep-in shift
• Full-time, part-time, and flexible/ad hoc roles available
• Everyone contracted to a minimum of 8 shifts per month
• Paid training, full induction, and therapeutic development opportunities
• Supportive, experienced management and clinical input
• Set shift patterns with excellent work-life balance

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📧 To Apply:
Send your CV and a short cover letter to: [email protected]
Let us know your availability, experience, and why this role speaks to you.

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🌱 Some of the most powerful work happens in the smallest homes — where safety, trust, and real change begin.