Job Description

Support Worker

DGMHA is a registered and established Scottish Charity working with people who have complex mental health needs throughout Dumfries and Galloway with a strong vision and drive to deliver excellence in care support provision.

We are looking for a full time Support Worker to join our dedicated team at our House of Multiple Occupancy provision in Dumfries. Full training and support will be provided; however, we do require candidates who have a good depth of awareness and understanding of Mental Health and have the ability to create, develop and drive forward personalised support plans.

The role will involve supporting adults with complex needs maintain their tenancies and with all aspects of home and community living, emotional and psychological support. We seek to empower and build confidence ensuring a healthy and fulfilled daily lifestyle. Support can often be a listening ear, signposting, engaging in social activities, meal preparation, attending appointments alongside coping mechanisms and wellbeing support.

Based in Dumfries with flexible hours available including days, evenings, weekends and sleepovers. You will ideally have previous experience in social care and a relevant qualification. However, we are willing to invest and commit to fully training the right candidate for the role as we pride ourselves on a value based ethos.

In return you will work for a Charity that puts adult wellbeing and safeguarding at the forefront of everything we do and be part of a friendly, ambitious, driven and innovative team.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a PVG check.

A full job description and person specification is available on request.

Please send a completed application form to resourcing@dgmha.org

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.97 per hour

Benefits:

Additional leave Employee discount Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Health & wellbeing programme Sick pay
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 19/09/2025
Reference ID: CSSept2025