Mental Health Support Worker

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

Job summary

A leading mental health support service in Seacroft is seeking a Night Support Worker to provide compassionate care for individuals with complex mental health needs. The role involves supporting residents in their recovery journey, promoting independence, and engaging them in meaningful activities. Candidates should have experience in mental health or rehabilitation settings. This full-time position offers a competitive salary of £13.45 per hour and additional benefits such as a supportive team environment and ongoing training.

Benefits

Statutory annual leave, including bank holidays

Workplace pension scheme

Additional leave after service

Health Cash Plan

Refer a Friend scheme

Free Blue Light Card membership

Qualifications

• Experience working in mental health or rehabilitation.
• Ability to create strong relationships with residents and staff.
• Understanding of person-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals on their journey to recovery.
• Help residents achieve personal goals and develop independence.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team to foster relationships.
• Provide emotional and practical support to residents.
• Encourage engagement in meaningful activities.

Skills

Experience within a Mental Health or Rehabilitation setting

Ability to build rapport with residents and team

Understanding person-centered quality care

Job description

Night Support Worker

Location: Millcroft House, Seacroft, Leeds

Salary: £13.45 per hour + Overtime paid at £14.95 per hour

Hours: Full-time, 38.5 hours a week, 7:45am - 7:45pm shifts on a two-week rolling rota:

• Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday
• Week 2: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of adults with complex mental health needs? Active Pathways is recruiting committed and compassionate Support Workers to join Millcroft House, our specialist residential service in Seacroft, Leeds.

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.

About Millcroft House

Millcroft House is a modern, purpose-built residential service in Leeds, offering step-down rehabilitation for men with complex and enduring mental health needs. The service supports people who are moving on from hospital-based care but still require a safe, structured and therapeutic environment to maintain progress, manage risk and build skills for more independent living.

With a focus on recovery, community integration and improving overall quality of life, Millcroft House is designed to support progression at the right pace.

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-centered 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 GOOD as well as being INVESTORS IN PEOPLE GOLD

If you are currently looking for a Support Worker opportunity within an Outstanding service APPLY TODAY!

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.