Mental Health Support Worker — Flexible Hours & Growth

Sanctuary Group; Eccles; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellbeing support

Life insurance

Parental leave arrangements

Training & career development

Flexible working options

Inclusive culture

Retail discounts

Cycle to Work

Salary sacrifice

Enhanced pay rates

Job summary

Sanctuary Group is seeking a dedicated role within its Sanctuary Supported Living services to help people with mental health needs build independence and reach their potential. You will provide one-to-one support, run small group activities, and contribute to regular risk assessments and reviews to ensure safety and wellbeing.

The role emphasizes compassionate, person-centred care in a not-for-profit environment that reinvests in its people and services, with a strong commitment to inclusion and

Qualifications

• Experience supporting adults with mental health needs.
• Empathetic and able to relate to people with mental health challenges.
• Lived experience of mental health services is valued.
• Able to work effectively under pressure and maintain accurate records.
• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or willingness to work towards it.
• Proficient technology/IT skills (Microsoft Office and similar).

Responsibilities

• Support customers with mental health needs to build independence and reach their potential.
• Encourage progress towards managing positive mental health.
• Provide one-to-one support when needed.
• Promote safety through risk assessments and regular reviews.
• Assess needs and update support plans, delivering small group activities to support recovery and wellbeing.

Skills

Experience supporting adults with MH

Empathetic communication

Lived experience valued

Work under pressure & maintain records

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Proficient IT skills (MS Office)

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sanctuary Group is seeking a dedicated role within its Sanctuary Supported Living services to help people with mental health needs build independence and reach their potential. You will provide one-to-one support, run small group activities, and contribute to regular risk assessments and reviews to ensure safety and wellbeing.

The role emphasizes compassionate, person-centred care in a not-for-profit environment that reinvests in its people and services, with a strong commitment to inclusion and