Mental health support · Community care
Female Care Giver Mental Health Support
Support younger adults to live with greater independence, confidence and choice.
Join Aurora Community Care in providing thoughtful, person-led support to younger adults living with mental health difficulties in their own homes and communities.
ESSENTIAL
Care that builds independence
Support the person, not just the task.
Mental health support often means helping somebody regain or maintain structure, confidence, routine, connection and independence.
You’ll listen properly, show up reliably and encourage rather than take over. The role needs patience, consistency and emotional maturity, along with respect for each person’s autonomy and the judgement to recognise when additional support may be needed.
Job at a glance
The specialist vacancy.
The main terms and requirements of this mental health support role.
Your working day
Practical support. Consistency. Encouragement.
Every care plan is different. The aim is to provide the right support for that individual, never to assume everybody needs the same things.
Routines
Help somebody establish or maintain a daily routine that works for them.
Everyday tasks
Prepare food, shop, maintain the home and provide personal care where the individual care plan requires it.
Appointments
Support somebody to attend medical or other appointments and use local services.
Community
Go for a walk, attend a group or activity, and build confidence with leaving the house.
Goals
Encourage hobbies, relationships and agreed personal goals without taking over.
Wellbeing
Notice changes, record information and communicate concerns through the agreed support arrangements.
What good support looks like
Being steady when life doesn’t feel straightforward.
Dependable support is calm, respectful and consistent. It creates room for the person to make choices, try things at their own pace and stay connected with everyday life.
Your role is to provide dependable day-to-day support, follow the person’s care plan and work within Aurora’s support arrangements.
- ✓ Showing up consistently and creating predictability
- ✓ Listening without judgement and communicating calmly
- ✓ Respecting professional boundaries and giving somebody time
- ✓ Encouraging choice while recognising when somebody needs space
- ✓ Following the agreed care plan and Aurora procedures
- ✓ Noticing changes in wellbeing and seeking support appropriately
Younger adult support
A life to live, not a list of care tasks.
Support for younger adults may look very different from traditional home care. It can mean helping somebody leave the house, reconnect with hobbies, attend appointments, cook, shop, maintain friendships or access volunteering, education or work where appropriate.
The focus is on enabling rather than taking over, supporting the person to work towards goals that matter to them without promising a particular outcome.
Who you are matters
Calm, dependable and comfortable being yourself.
Reliable
Consistency can be particularly important to the people you support.
Patient
Progress may not always happen quickly or predictably.
Non-judgemental
Respect people’s experiences, choices and individuality.
Emotionally steady
Remain calm when somebody is anxious, withdrawn or having a difficult day.
A good communicator
Know how to listen as well as talk.
Comfortable with boundaries
Build positive professional relationships without becoming over-involved.
Observant
Notice changes in presentation, routine or wellbeing and report appropriately.
Encouraging
Support people to do things for themselves wherever possible.
Independent
Work confidently one-to-one in somebody’s home or community.
New to care?
The right approach matters more than a care CV.
No previous professional care or mental health experience is required. Aurora provides paid online and in-person training, practical preparation, ongoing support and development.
Training for the Care Giver role can include person-centred support, professional boundaries, communication, safeguarding, recording and reporting, medication support where relevant, and responding appropriately to changes in wellbeing.
in-person training
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This specific vacancy
Why is this vacancy for a female Care Giver?
Because of the nature and context of the support required by the clients attached to this vacancy, being female is a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.
Other Aurora Care Giver roles are open to applicants of all genders.
View all current care jobs →Getting to the people you support
A car is essential for this role.
The work may involve travelling to clients’ homes, attending appointments, accessing activities and providing practical support outside the home.
Why work with Aurora?
Specialist support, backed by a local team.
Specialist local work
Support younger adults with needs that go beyond traditional home care.
Paid training
Build the practical knowledge and confidence needed for the Care Giver role.
Local and family-run
Work with a Worthing-based care organisation rather than a national chain.
A team that knows you
Have local managers and colleagues available for support.
Consistent relationships
Build trusted professional relationships with the people you support.
Work that develops
Gain experience supporting younger adults and people with mental health-related needs.
How to join the team
From application to supporting your first client.
- 01
Apply
Complete Aurora’s application form on the main Care Jobs page.
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Meet the team
Talk about your values, driving and interest in supporting younger adults.
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Train
Complete Aurora’s paid training and practical preparation.
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Start with support
Begin supporting clients with guidance from Aurora’s local team.
Specialist role questions
Before you apply.
Answers about the occupational requirement, experience, driving, training and the nature of the support.
Why is this role advertised for a female Care Giver?
Because of the nature and context of the support required for this particular vacancy, being female is a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010. Other Aurora Care Giver roles are open to applicants of all genders. View all current care jobs →
Do I need previous mental health experience?
No previous professional mental health experience is required. Aurora is particularly interested in applicants with the right values, maturity and approach, and paid training is provided.
Will I be providing personal care?
Support depends on each individual care plan. Some people may require personal care, while others may primarily need help with routines, confidence, appointments, community access, practical tasks and everyday independence.
Am I expected to provide counselling?
No. This is a Care Giver role, not a therapist or clinical mental health position. You will provide practical and emotional day-to-day support in line with the individual’s agreed care plan.
Will I work independently?
Much of the role may involve working one-to-one with a client in their home or community. You remain part of Aurora’s local team and should follow agreed procedures for seeking support and reporting concerns.
Do I need to drive?
Yes. A full driving licence and access to a suitable car are essential for this vacancy.
Is mileage paid?
Yes. Work-related mileage is paid.
Who will I be supporting?
Aurora is increasingly supporting younger adults with mental health-related support needs. The exact support is person-led and follows each individual’s care plan.
Is training paid?
Yes. Aurora provides paid online and in-person training appropriate to the Care Giver role.
Mental health support Care Giver
Help someone build confidence in everyday life.
Join Aurora’s local team and provide dependable, person-led support to younger adults in their homes and communities.