Mental Health Support Worker - Days

Active Pathways Ltd.; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,818,000 - 39,950,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 20 days + BH

Refer a Friend £500 referral

Health Cash Plan

Workplace pension

Blue Light Card membership

Free DBS checks

On-site parking

Lunch for site-based roles

Job summary

Active Pathways Ltd. opens Willow Rise in Droylsden, Manchester, and seeks founding staff for a new residential rehabilitation service. You will deliver person-centred mental health care, support residents to regain independence, and help engage in daily activities and community life.

This is a launch-role with growth opportunities and a culture focused on recovery and empowerment. Join a team committed to care as a career, not just a job, with strong values and a supportive environment designed

Qualifications

• Experience working in mental health or rehabilitation settings.
• Genuine passion for making a difference.
• Positive, compassionate, and resilient approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Care is a career, not just a job.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outstanding, person-centred mental health care.
• Support residents to build independence and confidence.
• Help residents engage in meaningful daily activities and local community.
• Provide emotional, practical, and social support.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Promote recovery, inclusion, and relapse prevention.
• Encourage access to education, employment, and hobbies.

Skills

Mental health experience

Communication skills

Compassionate

Resilience

Team collaboration

Job description

To ensure consistency in our care delivery applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK for a minimum of 18 months from their agreed start date. Please note: We are unable to offer visa sponsorship at this time.

Applications that do not meet these criteria will not be progressed further.

NEW SERVICE OPENING IN NOVEMBER - Willow Rise, Droylsden (Manchester)

Mental Health Support Worker (Days)

Location: Droylsden, Manchester

Pay: £13.45 per hour (£14.95 overtime)

Hours: Full-Time - 38.5 Hours Per Week (8am-8pm on a 2-week rolling rota)

Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday

Week 2: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Be There From Day One - Launch Something Special

Active Pathways is coming to Manchester!

This November, we are proud to open Willow Rise, our brand-new residential rehabilitation service in Droylsden—and we’re looking for passionate, driven individuals to become founding members of our team.

This is more than a job. This is your opportunity to shape a service from the very beginning, help build a culture you’re proud of, and welcome our very first residents into their new home.

Why This Role is Different

At Willow Rise, care isn’t just about support—it’s about recovery, empowerment, and possibility.

You’ll work in a therapeutic, person-centred environment, supporting individuals with mental health needs to rebuild confidence, develop independence, and achieve their goals.

But what makes this truly special?

• You’ll help bring a brand-new service to life
• You’ll be there to welcome our first residents and shape their journey
• You’ll help create a positive, supportive team culture from day one
• You’ll be part of a company that sees care as a career, not just a job

About Willow Rise

Located in the heart of Manchester, Willow Rise is a brand-new residential rehabilitation service in Droylsden, created as a place where recovery is not only possible — it is truly empowered.

Inspired by the willow tree, a symbol of resilience, healing, and quiet strength, Willow Rise reflects our belief that every individual can grow through adversity, rebuild stability, and move forward with confidence.

Designed to feel like a genuine fresh start, Willow Rise offers a safe, therapeutic, and welcoming environment where people are supported with dignity to rediscover independence, purpose, and a sense of belonging.

At its core, Willow Rise represents:

• Willow — healing, flexibility, and emotional grounding
• Rise — progress, empowerment, and the belief that everyone can move forward

The Best Bits

• Annual leave of 20 days, plus Bank Holidays
• Refer a Friend scheme - earn up to £500 per referral
• Health Cash Plan - covers dental, optical, virtual GP, counselling, and includes discounted gym membership
• Workplace pension scheme
• Free Blue Light Card membership
• Free enhanced DBS checks, on-site parking, and lunch (for site-based roles)

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Support Worker at Willow Rise, you will:

• Deliver outstanding, person-centred mental health care
• Support residents to build independence and confidence
• Help individuals engage with meaningful daily activities and the local community
• Provide emotional, practical, and social support
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Promote recovery, inclusion, and relapse prevention
• Encourage access to education, employment, and hobbies

What We’re Looking For

• Experience working in mental health or a rehabilitation setting
• A genuine passion for making a difference
• A positive, compassionate, and resilient approach
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A belief that care is more than a job—it’s a career

Why Join Active Pathways?

With over 20 years of experience in delivering outstanding mental health and rehabilitation services, Active Pathways is built on our CARE values, which shape everything we do:

• Competent - We deliver safe, consistent, high-quality care that puts our residents first
• Accountable - We act with transparency, take ownership, and build trust in everything we do
• Resilient - We support one another, adapt to challenges, and grow stronger together
• Ethical - We treat everyone with integrity, fairness, and respect

At Active Pathways, we invest in people.

We don’t just offer jobs— we offer long-term careers, with opportunities to grow, specialise, and progress. Whether you want to develop your clinical skills, move into leadership, or expand your knowledge, we’ll support you every step of the way.

If you want to be part of something meaningful, exciting, and full of opportunity—this is it!

When you join us, you’re not just joining a team—you’re becoming part of a culture that is committed to doing the right thing, the right way, every day.

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.