Mental Health Support Worker - Hyde Park House, Wakefield

Northern Healthcare; Heath; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking at most services

Free Enhanced DBS check

Blue Light Card and discounts

Refer-a-Friend scheme – up to £400 inv

Employee Assistance Programme

Ongoing training and development

Recognition awards

Job summary

Northern Healthcare is seeking a Mental Health Support Worker at Hyde Park House, Wakefield. Join a dedicated team supporting individuals with mental health needs on their recovery journey and helping them lead fulfilling lives.

You will provide daily living support, assist with meal prep, appointments, budgeting, and access to education or community activities. Training begins day one and ongoing development is offered.

Qualifications

• Caring, person-centred approach to support.
• Experience in care, support work, mental health services, or a Level 2/3 Health & Social Care qualification is desirable.
• Experience supporting a family member, friend or individual with additional needs is welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Develop daily living skills.
• Cook and prepare meals.
• Manage appointments and medications.
• Budget and household tasks.
• Help residents access education, employment and community activities.
• Build confidence and independence.
• Support emotional wellbeing and recovery.

Skills

Caring approach

Excellent communication

Teamwork

References (3 years)

Education

Health & Social Care qualification (Level 2/3)

Job description

Make Every Day Count – Become a Mental Health Support Worker at Northern Healthcare

Great News – We're Paying More Than Ever!

At Northern Healthcare, we recognise the incredible work our colleagues do every day, which is why we're proud to offer:

Hyde Park House, Wakefield

• £12.91 per hour starting rate
• Enhanced overtime rates
• Excellent benefits package
• Career progression opportunities
• Full training and development support

Because we believe great people deserve great pay.

Looking for a Career That Makes a Difference?

At Northern Healthcare, you'll do more than provide support—you'll help people rebuild confidence, gain independence, and achieve their personal goals.

As a Mental Health Support Worker, you'll become part of a dedicated team supporting individuals with mental health needs on their recovery journey, helping them lead fulfilling and meaningful lives.

What You'll Be Doing

No two days are ever the same.

You will support residents with:

• Developing daily living skills
• Cooking and meal preparation
• Managing appointments and medication
• Budgeting and household tasks
• Accessing education, employment, and community activities
• Building confidence and independence
• Emotional wellbeing and recovery support

As our services continue to evolve to meet the needs of the people we support, there may also be occasions in the future where personal care support is required. Full training and guidance will always be provided where necessary.

Every day presents an opportunity to make a genuine difference to someone's life.

Full Training and Support from Day One

Whether you're experienced or completely new to care, we'll support you every step of the way.

You’ll receive:

• Structured induction programme
• Dedicated buddy support
• Access to our online learning platform
• Care Certificate
• First Aid Training
• Behaviour Support Training
• Funded NVQ Qualifications (Levels 2–5)
• Leadership and Management Development

Build a Career That Works for You

We're passionate about helping our colleagues develop and grow.

Career pathways include:

• Team Leader
• Deputy Service Manager
• Service Manager
• Specialist Support Worker Champion Roles

Or, if you love supporting people directly, we'll support you to thrive in your role.

Benefits

• Free parking at most services
• Free Enhanced DBS check
• Blue Light Card and Blue Light Insurance discounts
• Refer-a-Friend Scheme – earn up to £400 in Love2Shop vouchers
• Employee Assistance Programme including wellbeing, counselling and physiotherapy support
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Monthly and annual recognition awards

What We're Looking For

• A caring, positive and person-centred approach
• Experience in care, support work, mental health services, or a Level 2/3 Health & Social Care qualification is desirable
• Experience supporting a family member, friend or individual with additional needs is welcomed
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Two satisfactory references covering the last three years
• Ability to complete an Enhanced DBS check (paid for by us)

You Could Be the Difference

Every achievement, every breakthrough, and every step towards independence starts with the right support.

If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can genuinely change lives while building a fulfilling career, we'd love to hear from you.

Together, we'll make every day count.