Mental Health Support Worker (Days)

Mental Health Support Worker – (Supported Living)

Clayton-le-Woods, Lancashire

Part Time Day Shifts – 27.5 Hours Per Week

Salary: £13.45 per hour, with overtime paid at £14.95 per hour

Shifts: 8am – 9pm, with 1 in 2 weeks off

Right to Work Requirement

To ensure consistency in our care delivery, applicants must already have the Right to Work in the UK for a minimum of 18 months from their agreed start date.
We are unable to offer visa sponsorship at this time. Applications that do not meet this criterion will not be progressed further.

About the Role

Active Pathways Ltd is looking for a compassionate Support Worker to join Brook House in Clayton-le-Woods, Lancashire. This role offers an integral part of the team, ensuring that the individuals we support can live as independently as possible.

Brook House is a 13-bed supported living service providing person-centred support for individuals with mental health needs, learning disabilities, and/or autism. With 24‑hour staffing and a passionate multi‑disciplinary team, Brook House helps residents build independence and work towards recovery.

The Best Bits

• Statutory annual leave, including bank holidays.
• Additional days annual leave awarded at 2 and 5 years’ service.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 multi‑disciplinary 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.
• Ability to build rapport with ease with residents and 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.

Our Commitment to Equality

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.