🌿 Join Our Team as a Mental Health Support Worker at Greenwood Cottage 🌿
We’re looking for exceptional individuals to expand the talented ranks of our Care Team at Greenwood Cottage. As a Mental Health Support Worker, you’ll develop a strong and progressive role within the Nouvita family.
You’ll be at the heart of what we do - whether it’s coordinating recreational groups, assisting with assessments for current/future residents, or supporting senior staff in delivering high-quality care. You'll interact with every department in the home and be a key part of our residents' journeys.
🛠️ Your Role Includes:
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✅ Participating in the application of care plans and ensuring interventions are communicated clearly to senior staff
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🤝 Assisting in the supervision of other healthcare/support staff
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🛡️ Maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment for residents, relatives, and colleagues
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💬 Promoting a positive attitude toward mental health and rehabilitation
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🎨 Supporting the coordination of recreational and group activities
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📝 Helping with assessments for current and prospective residents
In addition to hands-on care, you'll handle a small amount of admin - don’t worry, our systems are intuitive and easy to use for:
📈 Opportunities for Growth
Many of our senior team members - including managers - started out as support workers. If you’re new to care or looking to grow your career, we’ll give you the tools and support you need to thrive.
🎓 Education & Training
We know healthcare training can be costly, confusing, or even misleading. That’s why we offer CQC-recognised, in-house training, designed to educate - not complicate.
🧠 Residents at Lavender Lodge often experience acute mental health disorders requiring specialised support. To prepare you:
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💻 You’ll start with a paid e-learning induction
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🗓️ Followed by a 5-day paid classroom training programme
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🔁 Continue with up to 11 annual training classes
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🧩 Your ongoing development will be tailored to your role and the needs of the home
🎁 Benefits
We believe happy staff create a healthy, productive workplace. That’s why we offer a benefits package that supports your well-being and career development:
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🌴 28 days of annual leave, including bank holidays (pro rata)
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🛍️ Blue Light Card – discounts with major brands
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👥 Refer a Friend scheme – earn up to £1,000
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📚 In-house training and development
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🚀 Clear career progression opportunities across the group
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💰 Employer pension contributions
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✅ Fully funded DBS check
💬 Ready to Make a Difference?
Whether you’re just starting out in care or looking to develop your experience in a supportive environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Join us at Lavender Lodge and become part of a team that’s passionate about people, progress, and purpose 💜
📨 Apply now and take the next step in your career with Nouvita.