Jarrodean Personnel Ltd is a respected healthcare recruitment provider, working in partnership with high-quality community mental health services across the UK. We are currently seeking dedicated and compassionate Support Workers to join a community-based mental health service in Stoke Gifford, offering a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact on people’s lives.
In this role, you will support individuals living with mental health needs within the community, promoting independence, wellbeing and social inclusion. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, encouraging positive coping strategies, and providing consistent, person-centred support in line with individual care plans. Clear and effective communication, professionalism and a calm approach are essential to delivering safe and high-quality care.
Applicants should have a minimum of six months’ experience in a care or support role. Previous exposure to a mental health setting is desirable but not essential, as full training and ongoing guidance are provided. Successful candidates will demonstrate key personal qualities, including flexibility, adaptability, confidence to work independently, and the ability to remain composed under pressure.
A full driving licence and access to a vehicle are required, as the role involves supporting individuals across the local community.
For eligible candidates, employer sponsorship may be available, subject to the successful completion of a six-month probationary period and compliance with UK Home Office requirements.
This is an excellent opportunity for committed support workers seeking long-term career progression, stability and the chance to work within a professional and supportive environment. If you are looking for a community mental health support role in Stoke Gifford with potential sponsorship, Jarrodean Personnel Ltd would welcome your application.
Position: Support Worker
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: £25,100 – £26,700 per annum
Location: Stoke Gifford
Summary
Applications are invited from enthusiastic Support Workers with a genuine commitment to working in Community Mental Health to join our client’s specialist service based in Bristol, in the West of England.
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The salary for this post is £12.82 per hour for days and £13.65 for nights and we are open to hearing from applicants seeking a full-time, part-time or flexible hours opportunity.
With high standards of clinical governance, this is a Complex Care organisation clinically led by both senior Mental Health and General Nurses.
Their collective experience in complex physical and mental health care means they can work with clients who have very complex needs, providing highly personalised, client-centred care in their own homes or community settings.
Rated ‘Good’ by the Care Quality Commission (England) and registered with the Care Inspectorate Wales, you will join an experienced and stable team of committed staff, supported by senior clinicians to meet our clients’ evolving needs.
The packages of care provide 24/7 support to patients in their own homes or community settings. Forensic patients sectioned under the Mental Health act, are a minimum of two Support Workers to one client.
The role requires flexibility, we will require you to work daytime or evening shifts, on weekdays and/or weekends, along with planned sleep-ins and/or waking-nights.
Person requirements:
- At least six months Care experience; some experience in a Mental Health setting is desirable, but not essential
- Personal qualities to include; flexible, adaptable, confident to work without supervision and calm under pressure.
- A current driving licence and access to a vehicle
- A commitment to a flexible approach to meet the needs of the service.
- The desire to work as part of a team and an organisation committed to person-centred care.
- At least six months right to work in the UK status
To note:
Employer sponsorship may be offered with this post subject to six month probation period, but you will need to have your own right to work status to commence employment, which may include a Student, Post-Study or Dependant visa to commence employment.
We are not able to switch sponsorship on commencement of employment
Staff Accommodation is not available for this role but we are able to help signpost to local accommodation options
Jarrodean is a leading healthcare recruitment partner with particular expertise in the placement of the full range of Mental Health staff.
As a nurse-led consultancy, our detailed understanding of the complexity of such roles places us in an excellent position to match your skills with the specific requirements of our Recruiting Managers.
For an insight into Jarrodean as a Consultancy and for a summary of all current roles visit jarrodean.com
If this role is not for you, please remember we offer a generous £500 Bonus for any successful friend or colleague referrals.
Application Process
Application Deadline
January 1st, 2026