Mental Health Support Worker jobs in Devon
View similar jobs with this employerSalutem Care & EducationExeter EX6 8JB- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted gym membership
- 24/7 Employee Assistance, mental health resources, meditation apps, bereavement support.
- The support we are providing is reducing anxiety and making a positive…
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Often replies in 4 daysThe Amber Foundation - Charity number 1051388Chawleigh EX18 7EX- Sick pay
- Free parking
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Casual dress
- On-site parking
- Promote residents' physical health, mental wellbeing, resilience and positive relationships and facilitate access to specialist support where required.
View similar jobs with this employerPhoenix Learning & Care GroupTeignmouth- Annual leave
- Life insurance
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- You’ll have access to mental health and wellbeing support.
- We provide 24-hour support.
- Administration. We’ll need you to keep our records up to date so that we…
- Change Grow LiveExeter EX4 4EX
- Referral programme
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
- Company pension
- Have a good working knowledge of mental health interventions, services, and good practice.
- Working with service users to support social (re)integration,…
View similar jobs with this employerCareTech GroupKingskerswell- Experience in mental health, social care, or with children and young people is highly desirable, but not essential – full training is provided.
View similar jobs with this employerResidential Youth Worker Fixed Term 18 Months
Often replies in 4 daysThe Amber Foundation - Charity number 1051388Crediton- Sick pay
- Free parking
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Casual dress
- On-site parking
- Promote residents' physical health, mental wellbeing, resilience and positive relationships and facilitate access to specialist support where required.
View similar jobs with this employerResidential Youth Worker Fixed Term 18 Months
Often replies in 4 daysThe Amber Foundation - Charity number 1051388Okehampton- Sick pay
- Free parking
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Casual dress
- On-site parking
- Promote residents' physical health, mental wellbeing, resilience and positive relationships and facilitate access to specialist support where required.
View similar jobs with this employerResidential Youth Worker Fixed Term 18 Months
Often replies in 4 daysThe Amber Foundation - Charity number 1051388Exeter- Sick pay
- Free parking
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Casual dress
- On-site parking
- Promote residents' physical health, mental wellbeing, resilience and positive relationships and facilitate access to specialist support where required.
View similar jobs with this employerWaythroughDevon- Referral programme
- Annual leave
- Sick pay
- Employee assistance programme
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Together, we’ve created one of the largest mental health and social support charities in England.
- Join our team at Waythrough and support people facing…
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Often replies in 1 dayHome Healthcare ConnectedOkehampton EX20 1FA- Referral programme
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
- Employee assistance programme
- Company pension
- Complete Wellbeing: Employee assistance programme, mental health first aiders, and eye care scheme.
- Menopause Accredited Employer: We provide a host of support…
Children's Support Worker
NewOften replies in 1 dayNextGen Young People's ServicesDevon- Support/education: 1 year (preferred).
- Flexible work available Training & ongoing support Competitive rates of pay.
- Responsible to:* Director / Service Manager.
- Acuity CareTotnes TQ9
- Referral programme
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee Assistance Programme - Confidential wellbeing and financial support.
- A compassionate, reliable, and flexible approach to support.
- Change Grow LiveNewton Abbot TQ12 6DW
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
- Company pension
- Pension scheme and employee wellbeing support.
- Experience in substance misuse, criminal justice, social care, or mental health can be beneficial, but it isn't…
- Change Grow LiveNewton Abbot TQ12 6DW
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
- Company pension
- Pension scheme and employee wellbeing support.
- Experience in substance misuse, criminal justice, social care, or mental health can be beneficial, but it isn't…
- Newark RecruitmentLifton PL16
- They support adults aged 19–60 who have learning disabilities and mental health needs.
- Understands person-centred support and the needs of adults with learning…
- Camphill Devon Community,Buckfastleigh TQ11 0JN
- Referral programme
- Annual leave
- Free parking
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
- The relationships you build and the progress you support will be truly rewarding.
- Do you have the patience, empathy, and passion to support others in achieving…
Job Post Details
Senior Support Worker
Senior Support Worker
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About The Company
Senior Support Worker – Complex Needs Service (Kenton, near the beautiful Powderham Castle & Farm Shop)Bring your expertise, creativity, and compassion to a truly unique service.
At our highly specialised, high-acuity service in Kenton, nestled close to the stunning Powderham Castle and its charming farm shop, we support individuals with extremely complex care needs. This is not a typical residential role—our service requires depth of understanding, resilience, and a genuine passion for positive behavioural approaches.
We’re looking for someone who can bring new ideas, innovative techniques, and experience from complex learning disability environments, helping us continue to evolve and excel. Experience in a similar, high-complexity setting is essential.
Here, you will work with people whose needs—and risks—are significantly higher than in standard care settings. The right person will be motivated to understand the psychology behind the behaviours we see and committed to tailoring support so every individual can thrive safely, meaningfully, and with dignity.
About The Role
As a Senior Support Worker, you’ll play a vital leadership role in delivering outstanding, enabling care—creating a positive, structured, and empowering environment every day.
Key Responsibilities-
Lead on person-centred planning: Create and maintain detailed support plans that promote health, wellbeing, autonomy, and diversity while ensuring compliance with legal and safety standards.
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Champion positive behaviour support: Implement structured, flexible activity plans—actively seeking individuals’ views and using PBS best practice to promote independence and safe engagement.
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Support with complexity: Guide individuals in financial planning, medication self-administration, and regular health reviews, following the Mental Capacity Act and safeguarding principles.
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Ensure a safe environment: Adapt the setting to meet individuals’ needs while upholding all Health and Safety requirements, including Fire Safety.
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Lead and develop the team: Recruit, induct, supervise, and train staff—developing person-centred rotas and personal development plans.
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Drive quality: Deliver exceptional care aligned with Salutem’s Quality Assurance framework, core values, and incident management procedures.
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Experienced: You MUST have experience in a complex learning disability or high-acuity behavioural setting.
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Compassionate & empathetic: You understand the “why” behind behaviours and want to make a meaningful impact.
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Innovative & proactive: You enjoy bringing new ideas and approaches to support people with complex needs.
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Strong communicator: Clear, confident, and collaborative.
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Detail-oriented & organised: Able to juggle priorities without losing sight of what matters.
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Inclusive & respectful: You value diversity and every individual’s unique perspective.
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Team-focused: You lead by example and lift others up.
Even if you don’t meet every requirement, if you share our values and have the passion and experience to work in a highly complex environment, we’d love to hear from you. Potential is powerful—and we are committed to building a diverse, supportive, and dynamic team.
Our Core Values➡️ Supportive – Helping everyone reach their full potential
➡️ Ambitious – Striving for the best outcomes
➡️ Loyal – Prioritising our staff and those we support
➡️ Unique – Innovating without compromising quality
➡️ Transparent – Promoting openness and mutual respect
➡️ Engaging – Partnering with everyone involved
➡️ Meaningful – Creating opportunities that truly matter
24/7 Employee Assistance, mental health resources, meditation apps, bereavement support
Medical Support:Free Online GP, Health Cash Plan, Cancer Cover, Menopause support
Financial Support:Flexible pay (Wagestream), utility bill savings, Money Helper, Life Assurance
Physical Support:Online workouts, Cycle to Work scheme, gym discounts, National Trust activities
Still not convinced?Recognised as a Top Employer United Kingdom 2026 by the Top Employers Institute.
Named among the Top 100 Global Inspiring Workplaces by Inspiring Workplaces.
- Proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer.
Salutem Care and Education is committed to safeguarding children, young adults, and vulnerable individuals. All roles require full pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS and, where applicable, overseas criminal record checks.