Support Worker, Complex Mental Health

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 21 March 2026
LOCATION
Chester
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
CATEGORY
Healthcare
This role is not offered with visa sponsorship, though the employer is a licensed UK sponsor

SKILLS

Medication Management Independent Living Skills Daily Routines Community Engagement Emotional Support Tenancy Management

FULL DESCRIPTION

Support Worker, Complex Mental Health at Independence Support Ltd (ISL) in Chester. Full-time, Part-time. Salary: £13.45 per hour.

Our Values

We operate a values-driven service built on:

  • Positive – Encouraging people to reach their full potential
  • Responsive – Acting quickly and thoughtfully to meet individual needs
  • Courageous – Facing challenges with confidence and compassion
  • Inclusive – Embracing diversity and valuing every individual’s strengths

These principles guide the high-quality mental health support we provide every day.

Join Our Team in Chester

We’re looking for flexible, compassionate and dedicated Support Workers who want to make a genuine difference. You don’t need years of experience — what matters most is your values, reliability and empathy.

If you’re passionate about supporting people to live fulfilling, independent lives, this could be the perfect opportunity.

What You’ll Do

As a Support Worker at St Marks, you will provide outcome-focused, person-centred support tailored to each individual’s needs. Your responsibilities may include:

  • Supporting with medication management
  • Teaching and developing independent living skills
  • Assisting with daily routines and life tasks
  • Encouraging community engagement and meaningful activities
  • Providing emotional support and building positive, trusting relationships
  • Supporting with tenancy management
  • Liaising with healthcare and mental health professionals to ensure holistic support

Your role helps each person maintain stability, develop skills, and work towards long-term independence.

Who We’re Looking For

We are recruiting:

  • Full-time Support Workers – 37.5 hours
  • Part-time Support Workers – 23.5 hours

You must be able to work day and night shifts across a 7-day rota. A full induction and training package is provided.

⭐ Employee Benefits

All ISL employees benefit from:

  • A rewarding role where you truly make a difference in people’s lives
  • Valuable training and ongoing development opportunities
  • Invitations to ISL company events, including our annual Awards Ceremony at the Midland Hotel Manchester
  • Access to the Wisdom mental health & wellbeing app, including 24/7 live support
  • Opportunities to participate in fundraising for our local charity partners

Additional Information

- All roles require an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references

- We do not offer sponsorship

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