Mental Health Support Worker – Sussex
Job Title
Mental Health Support Worker
Location
Sussex – Community, Supported Living & Complex Needs Packages
*DO NOT APPLY IF YOU NEED SPONSORSHIP OR NOT BASED IN SUSSEX*
Job Type
Full-Time / Part-Time / Agency / Flexible Shifts Available
Salary
Competitive rates of pay (dependent on experience and package requirements)
About the Role
We are currently recruiting compassionate and dedicated Mental Health Support Workers to join our team supporting individuals with mental health needs, learning disabilities, autism, and complex behavioural presentations across Sussex.
This is a rewarding opportunity for individuals who are passionate about supporting children, young people, and adults to achieve greater independence, emotional stability, and quality of life within community and supported living environments.
You will be working closely with clients, families, and multidisciplinary teams to provide safe, structured, and person-centred support.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality emotional, behavioural, and practical support to individuals with mental health and complex needs
- Support children and young people presenting with challenging behaviour using positive behaviour support approaches
- Work with individuals with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), learning disabilities, and developmental conditions
- Support individuals with Global Developmental Delay (GDD) and associated communication and learning needs
- Assist individuals with epilepsy, ensuring correct seizure response and safety procedures are followed
- Promote independence, daily living skills, and structured routines
- Use de-escalation techniques to support individuals during periods of distress or dysregulation
- Assist with personal care where required, always maintaining dignity and respect
- Support social inclusion, education access, and community engagement
- Maintain accurate and timely records and care documentation
- Work collaboratively with families, professionals, and clinical teams
- Follow safeguarding, confidentiality, and risk management procedures at all times
- Support medication administration where trained and authorised
Requirements
- Previous experience in mental health, support work, or complex care settings
- Experience supporting children and young people with challenging behaviour
- Experience working with individuals with autism, learning disabilities, GDD, and epilepsy
- Understanding of trauma-informed care and positive behaviour support approaches
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Calm, patient, and non-judgemental approach
- Ability to manage challenging situations safely and professionally
- Good understanding of safeguarding and duty of care
- Full UK driving licence preferred
Desirable Skills & Experience
- Experience in supported living, education settings, or children’s residential care
- PMVA / Breakaway / De-escalation training
- Medication administration training
- Experience working with dual diagnosis or complex behavioural presentations
- Knowledge of epilepsy rescue medication and care plans
What We Offer
- Flexible working patterns to suit your availability
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Supportive management and experienced leadership team
- Opportunities for career progression within complex care and mental health services
- Competitive pay rates
- Rewarding work supporting vulnerable children, young people, and adults
About Us
At Verve Homecare Sussex, we are dedicated to providing high-quality, person-centred care and support across mental health, learning disability, and complex needs services. We focus on empowering individuals to live safe, meaningful, and fulfilling lives while supporting our staff with continuous development and strong clinical guidance.
Apply Now
If you are a passionate and experienced Support Worker with skills in complex behavioural support, autism, learning disabilities, epilepsy, and developmental needs, we would love to hear from you.
Pay: £15.06-£18.82 per hour
Work Location: In person
