Mental Health Support Worker (Days)

Active Pathways; Preston; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave including bank holidays

Workplace pension scheme

Refer a Friend Scheme with rewards up 

Health Cash Plan including dental, etc

Blue Light Card membership

Enhanced DBS check

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Active Pathways Ltd is seeking a Day Support Worker for South Grove House in Fulwood, Preston. You will support men with autism, mental health conditions and complex needs in a day service, following a two-week rolling rota with day shifts.

You’ll provide person-centred support, help build daily living skills and promote independence, confidence and community involvement in a compassionate team.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting people with autism, mental health needs, learning disabilities or complex needs.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Calm, patient and compassionate approach in challenging situations.
• Commitment to person-centred support, inclusion and independence.

Responsibilities

• Providing high-quality, person-centred support tailored to individual needs.
• Helping people develop independence and everyday living skills.
• Supporting structured routines that provide consistency and reassurance.
• Building positive and trusting relationships.
• Supporting communication, social and practical skills.
• Encouraging meaningful activities and greater community involvement.
• Supporting access to education, employment, leisure and social opportunities.
• Using positive, proactive approaches when individuals experience challenges.
• Working closely with colleagues and other professionals to deliver individualised support.
• Promoting dignity, choice, wellbeing and independence every day.

Job description

Day Support Worker

South Grove House, Fulwood, Preston

£13.45 per hour | Overtime paid at £14.95 per hour
38.5 Hours per Week | Full-Time | Permanent | Day Shifts

Help People Build Confidence, Independence and a Life That Matters

Are you passionate about supporting people to achieve greater independence and live life on their own terms?

At South Grove House, we're looking for compassionate and resilient Day Support Workers to join our team, supporting men with autism, mental health conditions and complex needs.

This is more than providing day-to-day support. You'll build meaningful relationships, encourage new skills and experiences, and help individuals take positive steps towards greater confidence and independence.

Important Information

Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Applications which require sponsorhip of any kind, will not be progressed.

About South Grove House

South Grove House is a specialist residential service in Fulwood, Preston, providing person-centred support for men aged 18+ with autism, mental health conditions and complex needs.

We support individuals who may be transitioning from hospital environments or stepping up from supported living or other residential settings.

Through structured routines, positive behavioural support and personalised care, we help people develop confidence, strengthen everyday living skills and work towards greater independence.

Working Pattern

38.5 hours per week on a two-week rolling rota

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

Shift Times: 7:45am - 7:45pm

The structured rota gives you visibility of your working pattern in advance, working three shifts one week and four the next.

The Opportunity

As a Support Worker, you'll become an important part of the lives of the people you support.

One day you might be helping someone develop practical living skills, the next supporting them to access their local community, take part in an activity or work towards a personal goal.

You'll provide the right balance of encouragement, structure and practical support, helping individuals build confidence and achieve meaningful progress at their own pace.

What You'll Be Doing

• Providing high-quality, person-centred support tailored to individual needs
• Helping people develop independence and everyday living skills
• Supporting structured routines that provide consistency and reassurance
• Building positive and trusting relationships
• Supporting communication, social and practical skills
• Encouraging meaningful activities and greater community involvement
• Supporting access to education, employment, leisure and social opportunities
• Using positive, proactive approaches when individuals experience challenges
• Working closely with colleagues and other professionals to deliver individualised support
• Promoting dignity, choice, wellbeing and independence every day

About You

We're looking for someone who is compassionate, resilient and genuinely motivated by helping other people succeed.

You'll ideally have:

• Experience supporting people with autism, mental health needs, learning disabilities or complex needs
• Confidence building positive and trusting relationships
• An understanding of person-centred support and positive approaches to behaviour
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• A calm and patient approach when situations become challenging
• A genuine commitment to inclusion, choice and independence

Most importantly, you'll see the person first, recognising their strengths, ambitions and potential rather than focusing solely on their support needs.

What We Offer

At Active Pathways, we believe the people delivering our services deserve to feel supported and invested in too.

Benefits Include:

Annual leave including bank holidays

Workplace pension scheme

Refer a Friend Scheme with rewards of up to £500

Health Cash Plan including dental, optical, counselling, virtual GP services and Discounted gym membership

Free Blue Light Card membership

Free Enhanced DBS check

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Structured career development, along with a supportive and friendly team environment

About Active Pathways

For over 20 years, Active Pathways has provided specialist Mental Health, Rehabilitation and Supported Living services across Lancashire and Yorkshire.

We're passionate about helping people build confidence, develop independence and achieve positive outcomes through high-quality, person-centred support.

Our focus isn't simply on where somebody is today. It's about where they want to go next and how we can help them get there.

Start Your Next Pathway With Us

If you're looking for a Support Worker role where you can build meaningful relationships, develop your career and genuinely see the difference your support makes, we'd love to hear from you.

Active Pathways Ltd is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is respected, supported and given the opportunity to succeed.