Mental Health Support Worker | Day Shifts | £16ph | Priory Ticehurst (Kent)

Join NursLink as a Mental Health Support Worker at Priory Ticehurst in Kent, supporting individuals within a specialist mental health setting while contributing to a safe and therapeutic environment.

Job Title: Mental Health Support Worker
Location: Priory Ticehurst, Kent
Pay Rate: £16 per hour
Contract: Ongoing / agency shift work
Hours: Day shifts
Start Date: ASAP

Why Join Us?

This is a rewarding opportunity to work within a well-established mental health service, supporting service users with their daily needs and wellbeing as part of a dedicated team.

You’ll benefit from:

• Day shifts only (no nights specified)
• Competitive hourly pay of £16ph
• Experience within a respected Priory mental health service
• A varied role combining support work and practical responsibilities
• Ongoing agency work opportunities through NursLink

What You’ll Be Doing:

You’ll provide frontline support to individuals with mental health needs, helping to promote safety, dignity, and wellbeing throughout the day.

In this role, you will:

Support Work Duties

• Provide day-to-day support to individuals within a mental health setting
• Encourage engagement in daily routines and activities
• Promote independence, dignity, and wellbeing
• Follow care plans and report any concerns to senior staff

Practical / Environmental Duties

• Support with general cleaning duties to maintain a safe and therapeutic environment
• Ensure communal areas are kept clean and well-maintained
• Contribute to infection control and hygiene standards within the service

Safeguarding & Teamwork

• Follow safeguarding procedures at all times
• Work closely with the wider care team
• Report incidents or concerns appropriately

Who We’re Looking For:

We’re looking for reliable, experienced support workers who are confident working in mental health settings and are happy to be flexible in their duties.

You will:

• Have experience in mental health support work
• Hold valid Breakaway training (essential)
• Be calm, professional, and resilient in challenging situations
• Be willing to support with cleaning and environmental duties as required
• Be a team player with good communication skills
• Have an Enhanced DBS (preferred / can be processed if needed depending on arrangement)

Apply Now!

If you’re an experienced Mental Health Support Worker with Breakaway training and available for day shifts in Ticehurst, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today to secure shifts or find out more.