Mental Health Support Worker - Radcliffe Lodge, Pudsey Leeds

Northern Healthcare; Radcliffe; On-site; GBP 14,672 - 20,897; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking at most services

Enhanced DBS check provided

Blue Light Card discounts

Refer-a-Friend up to £400

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Northern Healthcare is seeking a Mental Health Support Worker to help residents build daily living skills, enjoy training and progression, and receive a comprehensive benefits package. The role starts at £12.91 per hour with enhanced overtime rates and full training and development support.

You will work at Radcliffe Lodge, Pudsey, Leeds, delivering personal care when needed and supporting residents in education, employment, and community activities, with focused wellbeing and recovery support.

Qualifications

• Level 2/3 Health & Social Care qualification or experience in care, support work, or mental health services.
• Experience supporting a family member, friend or individual with additional needs.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Two satisfactory references covering the last three years.
• Ability to complete an enhanced DBS check (paid for by us).

Responsibilities

• Develop daily living skills for residents.
• Prepare and cook meals.
• Manage appointments and medication.
• Handle budgeting and household tasks.
• Support residents in accessing education, employment, and community activities.
• Build confidence and independence.
• Support emotional wellbeing and recovery.
• Provide personal care support when required (training will be provided).

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Empathy

Education

Level 2/3 Health & Social Care qualification or care experience

Job description

Mental Health Support Worker

Make every day count by becoming a Mental Health Support Worker at Northern Healthcare. We offer a starting rate of £12.91 per hour, enhanced overtime rates, an excellent benefits package, career progression opportunities, full training and development support, and great pay.

Location

Radcliffe Lodge, Pudsey, Leeds.

Responsibilities

• Develop daily living skills for residents.
• Prepare and cook meals.
• Manage appointments and medication.
• Handle budgeting and household tasks.
• Support residents in accessing education, employment, and community activities.
• Build confidence and independence.
• Support emotional wellbeing and recovery.
• Provide personal care support when required (training will be provided).

Training and Support

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

Career Pathways

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

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 vouchers.
• Employee Assistance Programme including wellbeing, counselling and physiotherapy support.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Monthly and annual recognition awards.

Qualifications & Experience

• Level 2/3 Health & Social Care qualification or experience in care, support work, or mental health services.
• Experience supporting a family member, friend or individual with additional needs.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Two satisfactory references covering the last three years.
• Ability to complete an enhanced DBS check (paid for by us).

If you are caring, positive, and person‑centred, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and join Northern Healthcare to make a genuine difference.