Mental Health Support Worker

Brookhaven; Seacroft; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated mental health service provider in Seacroft is seeking a compassionate Mental Health Support Worker to join their team. In this role, you will support adults with long-term mental health conditions in a rehabilitation setting, helping them develop independent living skills and achieve their personal goals. The position offers competitive pay, ongoing training, and various employee benefits. Join a supportive environment where your care makes a real difference in individuals' lives.

Benefits

Statutory annual leave including bank holidays

Workplace pension scheme

Free Blue Light Card membership

Health Cash Plan covering dental and optical needs

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Experience within a mental health or rehabilitation setting.
• Ability to build rapport with residents and team members.
• Understanding of person-centred quality care.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals on their journey to recovery through person-centred care.
• Help residents develop independent living skills.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team to build positive relationships.
• Provide emotional and practical support to residents.
• Promote engagement in meaningful activities.
• Assist with daily living tasks and access to education and community.
• Promote independence and self-confidence.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication

Building rapport

Person-centred care

Job description

Overview

Mental Health Support Worker – Days (Supported Living)
Seacroft, Leeds
Full-Time – 36 Hours Per Week
Salary: £13.45 per hour. Overtime paid at £14.95 per hour. Sleeps paid at £55 per night
Shifts: 8am – 8pm, with 1 in 2 weeks off

Active Pathways Ltd is currently recruiting compassionateMental Health Support Workers to join Park Place, our new Supported Living service in Seacroft, Leeds. This is a fantastic opportunity to work as an integral part of the team, ensuring that the individuals we support can live as independently as possible.

Park Place is an enhanced supported living service for adults with long-term mental health conditions stepping toward independence, providing a warm, home-like environment often following a hospital stay or due to complex care needs.

A dedicated team is available 24/7 to support residents with both daily practical needs and longer-term goals. Support is aimed at community reintegration, typically over 18 to 24 months, so that residents are able to transition to fully independent living when ready.

If you are looking for a Support Worker opportunity, where you can make a difference and with an employer who truly CARE's and the people we support and your development, APPLY TODAY!

The Best Bits

• Statutory annual leave, including bank holidays.
• Additional days annual leave awarded at 2, 3, and 5 years’ service.
• Workplace pension scheme
• Option to purchase up to 5 days additional leave per year.
• Refer a Friend scheme – earn up to £500 per referral.
• Supportive and friendly team environment with ongoing training and development
• Free Blue Light Card membership
• Free enhanced DBS checks, on-site parking, and lunch (for site-based roles)
• Health Cash Plan – covers dental, optical, virtual GP, counselling, and includes discounted gym membership.

As a Support Worker, you will:

• Support individuals on their journey to recovery through person-centred care in a rehabilitation setting.
• Help residents develop independent living skills and achieve personal goals.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team to build positive relationships with residents.
• Provide emotional and practical support to residents.
• Promote engagement in meaningful activities and encourage social inclusion.
• Assist with daily living tasks and support residents in accessing education, employment, and the community.
• Promote independence and self-confidence, helping residents regain control over their lives.

Experience Required:

• Experience within a mental health or rehabilitation setting
• Can build rapport with ease with not only the residents but the wider team
• Understanding the importance of offering person-centred quality care

About Us

Active Pathways Ltd has been operating in Lancashire and Yorkshire for over 20 years as a Mental Health and Rehabilitation provider, offering support to adults aged 18+. We are dedicated to delivering recovery-focused mental health services within innovative, creative, and inspiring environments.

Each service user and member of staff is entitled to, and will have, their own individual and unique pathway designed by them with the support of the organisation to get from their current situation to their desired situation. Each service user is supported to be an expert in their own mental health and each member of staff is supported to be an expert in their own development, with everyone’s voice heard, respected and acted upon.

CQC RATED OUTSTANDING as well as being INVESTORS IN PEOPLE GOLD

Active Pathways Ltd is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We respect and empower each individual and support diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within our workforce. We welcome applications from diverse candidates and provide support during our recruitment processes to enable all applicants to perform at their best.