https://jobs.co.uk/job/mental-health-support-worker-a-star-care-agency--997c4f15-0c14-42c0-99f5-3cf9e64e93e8 RSS feed for Mental Health Support Worker at A Star Care Agency. en-gb Wed, 16 Sep 2026 22:20:57 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/mental-health-support-worker-a-star-care-agency--997c4f15-0c14-42c0-99f5-3cf9e64e93e8 https://jobs.co.uk/job/mental-health-support-worker-a-star-care-agency--997c4f15-0c14-42c0-99f5-3cf9e64e93e8 Tue, 15 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT Location: Colchester | Salary: £26298/annum Pension, wellbeing benefits and training | Type: Permanent | Mental Health Support Worker - Colchester Permanent | Full-time, 37.5 hours per week | -26,298.11 per annum A Star Care Agency is recruiting on behalf of our client for one compassionate and reliable Mental Health Support Worker in Colchester. You will support adults with enduring mental health needs as they move from hospital into community living. You will help clients achieve personal recovery goals, develop daily living skills, maintain their tenancies and build confidence and independence. Responsibilities - Provide practical, emotional and social support in clients'' homes and the community. - Develop and review outcome-focused support plans and maintain accurate records. - Recognise changes in wellbeing, assess risks and escalate concerns appropriately. - Help clients access appointments, benefits and community services. - Support people with complex needs, including mental health needs alongside substance misuse (dual diagnosis). - Help clients manage housing, rent, bills and repairs. - Monitor medication in accordance with support plans; this role does not involve administering medication. - Maintain safeguarding, confidentiality and professional boundaries. Requiremen... Permanent