ivolve care & Support • CO3 0LE

Support Worker (International House)

About this role

Location

International House, Colchester, CO3 0LE

Hours

Full - Time Nights - 42 hours per week (Monday to Sunday, alternating weekends, rota basis)

Pay

£12.71 – £13.21 per hour (depending on qualifications)

Please note we do not provide sponsorship.

About the Service

International House is a 12 -bed Supported Living service supporting adult female and males with complex mental health needs and autism. The service provides a safe, structured and person-centred environment where individuals are supported to build independence, develop daily living skills, and achieve their personal goals. People we support enjoy a range of activities within the service and in the community, including cafes, shopping, arts & crafts and community outings, helping them to stay engaged, active and connected.

About the Role

As a Support Worker, you’ll support adults with complex mental health conditions in a residential service with multidisciplinary team input and support. The service will provide intensive short-term support to individuals with complex needs and challenging behaviours including personal care.

You’ll

Support individuals to manage their mental health and wellbeing

Encourage independence and help people achieve personal goals

Build positive, trusting relationships

Support daily routines, appointments, and community activities

Provide practical and emotional support in a person-centred way

Follow clear processes and individual care plans to ensure we provide safe and consistent support

What You’ll Get

5.6 weeks annual leave

Access to our exclusive ivolve extra discounts platform

Your birthday off following a qualifying period

Weekly lotto draws winning cash prizes

Scratch card prizes for reward and recognition

Flexible working patterns

Development opportunities through our internally run academies

Yearly colleague awards and recognition events

Salary advance scheme (after a qualifying period)

Pay Structure

Entry Level – £12.71 per hour

NVQ Level 2 completed – £12.96 per hour

NVQ Level 3 completed – £13.21 per hour

What We’re Looking For

Essential

A calm, caring and resilient approach

Passion for supporting people with mental health needs

Ability to build trust and maintain professional boundaries

Willingness to learn and develop

Desirable

NVQ Level 2 (or above) in Social Care or Mental Health

Experience in a mental health or support setting

Basic IT skills

Make a Real Difference Every Day

We’re one of the UK’s leading adult social care providers and we’re growing fast.

Our mission is simple

to support people with mental health needs to live stable, independent and meaningful lives.

Proudly recognised by The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024 & 2025, we’ve built a supportive, values-driven culture where people truly matter.

Ready to support recovery and make a lasting difference? Apply today and be part of something meaningful.

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