Community Integrated Care
Mental Health Support Worker
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Support Worker – Dumfries Area
Why You’ll Love Working With Us
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Competitive pay: £13.86 per hour—because your time and dedication are valued
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Passion-driven work: Support hobbies, chats, walks, and cooking as part of your role
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Multi award-winning charity: Profits reinvested in you and the people you support
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Supportive leadership: Constant backup, no matter what
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Casual dress code: No uniforms—just comfortable, everyday clothes
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Predictable shifts: Contractual hours with rotas available 4 weeks in advance
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Shopping discounts: Extra treats to keep you going
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Career growth: Ongoing training and opportunities for progression
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Worker rewards: Recommend-a-Friend bonus and a financial hardship fund
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Wellbeing investment: Health and happiness are priorities
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DBS check covered: Fully supported and vetted
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One-on-one support: Spend the entire shift with the same person, building real connections
Who We Are
We’re one of the UK’s largest health and social care charities, champions of person-centred care.
Our vision: Your Life, Your Choice Our mission: Best Lives Possible
We foster a supportive, passionate team where every person matters. Whether you’re new to care or already experienced, we provide the tools, training, and encouragement to thrive—because we go the extra mile for you when you go the extra mile for others.
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About The Role
Full-time position (40 hours): Day Shifts | Waking Nights | Weekend Working Included
This opportunity is for someone compassionate, resilient, and driven. You’ll work with individuals facing complex needs, including:
- Mental health challenges
- Learning disabilities
- Addiction-related struggles
- Barriers to independent living
Emotional support and high-pressure situations are part of the role. We need someone who can:
- Stay steady under challenging circumstances
- Build trust and respond with empathy
- Maintain professional boundaries
This is a meaningful role for someone who understands that progress takes time and champions patient, consistent, respectful support. Ideal for professionals—or those with transferrable skills—who care deeply about improving lives.
Provide hands-on support daily, such as:
- Assisting with medication, personal care, meal prep, and home safety
- Offering practical and emotional support for routines, appointments, and community access
- Guiding individuals through mental health, addiction, and independence challenges with care
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What makes this role unique? Help people seeking meaningful, fulfilling lives after facing hardship. You’ll be a calm, reliable presence—proud to enable them to achieve what matters most.
The individuals we support love:
- Everyday joys: Swimming, baking, walks, music, football
- Engaged support workers: Patience, encouragement, and shared moments
Appreciate real, honest relationships that build trust, respect, and empower—just like true real-life connections.
Shift Details
Our 24/7 service ensures flexibility beyond traditional hours:
- Days, waking nights, and weekends accommodated
- 4-week advance notice for shift scheduling
We celebrate diverse backgrounds—not just experience. We welcome:
- Care Assistants and new talent
- NHS, Prison Service, and other professionals in mental health, addiction, or complex care support
- Resilient individuals from any sector with transferrable skills
Training provided for all.
Interested? Want further details? Contact Recruitment Specialist Sarah Duncan at recruitment.region1@c-i-c.co.uk
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