Mental Health Support Worker

Active Pathways; Bamber Bridge; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Active Pathways seeks a compassionate Day Support Worker for its mental health rehabilitation services in Bamber Bridge. This full-time role involves providing person-centred care to support individuals with mental health needs, promoting their independence and wellbeing within a multidisciplinary team.

Benefits

Extra paid day off for your birthday

Annual leave with extra days for service

Refer a Friend scheme with bonuses

Health Cash Plan for medical needs

Structured support for career development

Qualifications

• Experience in a mental health or rehabilitation setting.
• Strong understanding of person-centred care.
• Positive and supportive approach focused on recovery.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred care in a rehabilitation setting.
• Help residents develop independent living skills.
• Assist with emotional and practical needs.

Skills

Building rapport

Person-centred care

Supportive approach

Knowledge of Mental Health Act

Job description

Day Support Worker

Mental Health Rehabilitation - Brookhaven & The Hamptons

Bamber Bridge, Preston

Full-Time Day Shifts - 38.5 Hours Per Week

£12.60 per hour / £25,225.20 per year

7:45am - 7:45pm shifts on a two-week rolling rota

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

Active Pathways is recruiting compassionate Support Workers! This is an exceptional opportunity to play a vital role in supporting individuals with enduring mental health needs to lead independent, fulfilling lives.

The Best Bits

• Extra paid day off every year for your birthday
• Annual leave starts at the statutory minimum, with extra days rewarded at 2 and 5 years’ service
• Refer a Friend scheme - earn up to £500 per referral
• Health Cash Plan - covers dental, optical, virtual GP, counselling, and includes discounted gym membership
  
  

As a Support Worker, you will:

• Provide person-centred care in a rehabilitation setting.
• Help residents develop independent living skills and achieve personal goals.
• Support residents with meaningful daily activities and community engagement.
• Assist with emotional, social, and practical needs.
• Work seamlessly within a multidisciplinary team to provide consistent support.
• Promote independence, self-confidence, and relapse prevention strategies.
• Encourage and support access to education, employment, and leisure opportunities.
  
  

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience in a mental health or rehabilitation setting.
• Confidence in building rapport with residents and the wider team.
• A strong understanding of person-centred, quality care.
• A positive, supportive approach with a focus on recovery and inclusion.
• Knowledge of formal legal frameworks, including Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, Community Treatment Orders, and relevant sections of the Mental Health Act
  
  

Our Core Benefits

• Supportive and friendly team environment with ongoing training and development
• Workplace pension scheme
• Funded Professional Membership - where relevant to your role
• Career Development - structured support through our Your Pathway, Your Future development programme
• Free Blue Light Card membership
• Free enhanced DBS checks, on-site parking, and lunch (for site-based roles)
  
  

Why Join Active Pathways?

With over 20 years of experience operating in Lancashire and Yorkshire, Active Pathways is committed to delivering recovery-focused mental health and rehabilitation services for adults aged 18+. Guided by our values of Passion, Safety, and Quality, we offer excellent career development opportunities and a people-first culture.

About Brookhaven & The Hamptons

Brookhaven is a 23-bed mixed-gender open rehabilitation service for adults aged 18+, offering recovery-focused care and support for enduring mental health needs. Next door, The Hamptons is a 14-bed purpose-built inpatient rehabilitation hospital supporting men with complex mental health needs in a secure, structured environment.

If this sounds like the rewarding role you’ve been searching for, APPLY TODAY and join our friendly, supportive team!

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.

• While this day may not always fall on your exact birthday due to service needs or non-working days, you can take it anytime within three months of your birthday.