At Unfold Support, we are proud to deliver high-quality, outcome-focused support. We work closely with local authorities, healthcare professionals, and families to provide personalised care across supported living and complex mental health services.
This role has a strong focus on mental health support. You may be supporting individuals with Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder (EUPD), Non-Epileptic Attack Disorder, Psychosis, Schizophrenia, Bipolar disorder and other complex needs. Your role will involve providing consistent, emotionally attuned support, helping those we support to manage distress, regulate emotions, and maintain their wellbeing in a safe, structured, and compassionate way.
You will work in line with positive behaviour support, trauma informed practice, and person centred care plans to promote stability, independence, and quality of life.
We live by our PRIDE values in everything we do:
Person-Centred – Putting the individual at the heart of all decisions
Responsive – Delivering well-planned, flexible, and effective support
Innovative – Continuously learning and improving our practice
Delight – Going the extra mile to positively impact lives
Engagement – Encouraging involvement, choice, and meaningful relationships
Unfold Support is a trusted and compassionate provider supporting individuals with mental health needs, learning disabilities, autism, physical disabilities, and complex care requirements within their own homes.
Providing mental health support: Offer consistent emotional support, reassurance, and structure to help manage distress, anxiety, and emotional dysregulation.
Supporting independent living: Encourage and assist with daily living skills such as meal preparation, budgeting, personal care, and routines.
Medication support: Administer medication in line with care plans and medication protocols.
Positive behaviour support: Follow PBS strategies and risk management plans to maintain safety and promote wellbeing.
Maintaining a safe home environment: Support the individual to keep their home clean, organised, and accessible.
Community engagement: Encourage and support access to the community, social activities, appointments, and hobbies.
Promoting healthy relationships: Support positive connections with family, professionals, and the wider community.
Supporting outside the home: Accompany the individual to appointments, hospital visits, holidays, or other required outings.
Person-centred care: Respect individual choices, preferences, and dignity at all times.
Reporting and communication: Provide regular updates to the Service Manager and ensure care plans and risk assessments are followed accurately.
Role Type: Full Time, Part Time and Bank work available.
Hours: Ranging from 16- 48 hours per week.
Shift Patterns: Days, Sleeps and Waking Nights avaialble - All on a rolling rota.
Locations: Chadderton, Oldham, Rochdale, Bury and surrounding areas.
A caring, patient, and compassionate approach, particularly in supporting mental health needs
Strong communication and emotional awareness skills
Experience in mental health or complex care (desirable)
Understanding of person centred and trauma informed care
Ability to work both independently and as part of a supportive team
Flexibility to support individuals in and outside of the home
NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care (desirable)
Full UK driving licence preffered
Flexible Working: Full-time, permanent contractsand rolling rotas to support work/life balance.
Comprehensive Training: Ongoing mental health and specialist training/support from out PBS lead.
Career Progression: Opportunities to develop and progress within a growing organisation
Supportive Team Culture: A welcoming and experienced team focused on high-quality care
Employee Assistance Programme: Free, confidential wellbeing support
Reward & Recognition Benefits
£250 Refer-a-Friend Scheme
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Rochdale, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
OL11 4JG