Mental Health Support Worker

Support Worker (Mental Health)

Location: Bolton, BL1

Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: starting £25,946

About The Role

Are you passionate about supporting individuals on their mental health journey? We're looking for a compassionate and experienced Support Worker to provide person-centred care for individuals with mental health conditions, helping them build confidence, independence, and resilience. If you believe in empowering others and making a real difference, this could be the perfect role for you!

What You'll Do

• Support & Wellbeing: Assist individuals with daily activities, emotional wellbeing, and coping strategies to promote independent living.
• Leadership: Mentor and support your team, take the lead in the manager's absence, and help onboard new staff.
• Communication: Work closely with individuals, families, and professionals to ensure a collaborative approach to mental health care.
• Safety & Advocacy: Ensure a safe and supportive environment, follow best practices, and advocate for the rights and needs of service users.
• Record-Keeping & Compliance: Maintain up-to-date care plans, assist with audits, and contribute to service improvements.

What We're Looking For

• Essential:

Experience supporting individuals with mental health conditions.

Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Strong communication and active listening skills.

A full driving licence (with business insurance) and willingness to drive a minibus.

Flexibility to take on-call duties.

• Nice to Have:

Knowledge of mental health recovery models and support planning.

Experience in crisis management and de-escalation techniques.

A compassionate, person-centred approach.

Why You'll Love It Here

• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• A supportive and dedicated team
• The opportunity to make a lasting impact on people's lives
• A competitive salary with room to grow

Ready to make a difference? Apply today!