Responsive Care Group is seeking a dedicated Day Mental Health Support Worker to join its supportive team in Newark-on-Trent, with visa sponsorship available for the right candidate.
This is not a typical care role — it calls for someone who is calm, emotionally intelligent, and confident when firm boundaries are needed. Applicants should either have experience in care or be confident enough to learn quickly, as full training will be provided. The ability to manage verbally challenging or provocative behaviour without becoming reactive is essential. Due to the nature of this position, the successful candidate must be female.
Join Responsive Care Group and make a meaningful difference in the lives of those with complex mental health needs, while developing specialist skills in a rewarding and supportive environment.
About Responsive Care Group
Responsive Care Group is a premier provider of personalised home care services across the UK, specialising in compassionate, client-focused support tailored to individual needs. Integrating innovative care technologies, Responsive Care Group enhances safety and quality of life, delivering the highest standard of care in clients’ own homes. With a skilled team dedicated to compassionate service and continuous training, and strong partnerships with local authorities and the NHS, Responsive Care Group ensures accessible, high-quality care nationwide
Position: Day Mental Health Support Worker
Salary: £12.82 per hour
Job Type: Full Time
Location: Newark on Trent
About the Role
A Specialist Role for a Skilled Professional
We are recruiting for a confident, emotionally resilient female support workers to join our small team in Newark-on-Trent, supporting a gentleman with complex needs. This is a rewarding and varied role for someone with strong values, clear professional boundaries, and the ability to remain calm, composed, and kind in a changing environment.
The person you’ll be supporting is intellectually sharp and likes to be informed. He responds best to individuals who are structured, respectful, and quietly assertive. Building trust is key, and that starts with how you carry yourself from day one.
Key Responsibilities:
As part of a dedicated 2:1 team, your daily duties will include:
- Providing personal care with dignity, sensitivity, and structure
- Supporting mobility, repositioning, and using hoists with your colleague
- Preparing and assisting with meals and drinks to meet dietary preferences
- Administering medication and monitoring wellbeing
- Providing emotional support while upholding clear professional boundaries
- Responding to escalated behaviours calmly and confidently, using agreed de-escalation techniques and stepping back when needed
- Maintaining accurate daily records and contributing to care planning
- Offering companionship without overstepping personal-professional lines
- Supporting occasional outings and facilitating meaningful engagement
What We’re Looking For
This is not a typical care role. It requires someone who is:
- Female (due to the personal care nature of the role – Equality Act 2010)
- Calm, emotionally intelligent, and firm when needed
- Able to manage verbally challenging or provocative behaviour without becoming reactive
- Clear on boundaries and capable of maintaining a professional dynamic
- Comfortable stepping out of a situation if tension escalates, to allow space and de-escalation
- Experienced in care or confident enough to learn quickly (full training provided)
- Within 30 minutes of Newark-on-Trent OR holds a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
- Reliable, consistent, and a good communicator – especially under pressure
What We Offer:
- Competitive hourly pay
- 12-hour paid day shifts on a regular rota
- Comprehensive training tailored to this client’s needs
- Ongoing support from a responsive management team
- A supportive, respectful 2:1 working environment
- Opportunity to build trust and make a lasting difference in someone’s daily life
SPONSORSHIP IS AVAILABLE
Why Join Us?
At Responsive Care Group, we don’t just fill shifts – we build strong, skilled teams that deliver outstanding care. You’ll be supported from day one with training, consistent colleagues, and guidance in managing complex behaviours confidently and professionally.
Required Documents
- CV/Resume
- Cover Letter
Application Process
To learn more about the role and apply, kindly visit HERE
Application Deadline
Open until filled