Mental Health Support Worker (12 month contract) - Bradford

Overview

Mental Health Support Worker (12 month contract) – Bradford role at Lifeways Group. Being a part of the Lifeways team is really rewarding.

This is a full time role; working 39.25 per week on a rota basis. Shifts include days, evenings, sleep ins and weekends. You will be based at one site, with potential to travel to other schemes across the business.

Position Duration: Permanent

Role Type: Support/Care Worker

County: West Yorkshire

Town/City: Bradford

Salary / rate of pay: £12.60 per hour, £65.00 per sleep-in

Post Code: BD1

Ref No: 11316

Responsibilities and what you’ll do

Join a dedicated team of Mental Health Recovery Support colleagues to positively engage with clients in our Enhanced Community Recovery supported living service in Bradford. Lifeways provides specialist support and recovery services for people with enduring mental health needs, helping individuals transition from institutional environments back into their own homes within the community. You will tailor your approach to meet each person’s unique needs and focus on recovery, independence and well‑being.

We are looking for caring, honest, innovative individuals who are committed to helping others grow both personally and professionally, while gaining experience, training and education to progress in your career with us.

Requirements and what we expect

You may already have experience of providing care to people with mental health support needs; full training will be provided to enable you to deliver recovery‑focused, person‑centred support. You should have an understanding of the needs of people living with mental health issues, a willingness to learn, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and good IT skills (including Word, databases and e‑mails). If you have an NVQ/QCF in Health & Social Care, that’s great. If not, we will support you in obtaining this and further.

This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Benefits

• Competitive rates of pay for Sleep In shifts
• Refer a Friend cash reward
• Free enhanced DBS check
• Paid online induction
• Professionally supportive team and employer
• Access to Nest Pension
• 28 days annual leave
• Bike 2 Work Scheme
• Discounts on high street and online shops, supermarkets, holidays and events
• Employee Assistance Programme

Equality, diversity and privacy

We believe in equal access to opportunities and create environments where people feel valued and comfortable being themselves at work. Our commitment to an inclusive community is reflected in our values and everyday practices. When applying, the information you provide will be used for recruitment purposes and stored for 12 months unless you consent to longer storage. Full details on the Lifeways Privacy Notice can be found at: https://jobs.lifeways.co.uk/privacy_notice-3608.html

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other
• Hospitals and Health Care

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