Senior MH Support Worker - Days & Nights

Active Pathways; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 22 days

Refer a Friend

Health cash plan

Pension scheme

Blue Light Card

Enhanced DBS checks

On-site parking

Lunch on site

Job summary

Active Pathways in Droylsden (Manchester) is opening Willow Rise, a new residential service focused on recovery and empowerment. We’re seeking a Senior Support Worker to lead shifts, deliver high-quality care, mentor staff and shape a brand-new team from day one.

You’ll work a 38.5-hour week on a days & nights rota, with an emphasis on person-centred care and a supportive, therapeutic environment for residents. Competitive benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in a mental health or rehabilitation setting.
• Experience supporting or leading others.
• Strong understanding of person-centred, recovery-focused care.
• Confidence in decision‑making and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, person-centred mental health care.
• Lead shifts and support day-to-day running of the service.
• Supervise and mentor Support Workers, including induction and development.
• Support care planning, risk assessments, and clinical documentation.
• Promote recovery through meaningful activity, independence and social inclusion.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Support a safe, structured and therapeutic environment.

Skills

Mental health experience

Leadership / supervision

Person-centred care

Decision making

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

Assessment Centres to be held in Droylsden on 5th and 6th October

Senior Mental Health Support Worker (Days & Nights)

Location: Droylsden, Manchester

Pay: £15.00 per hour (£16.50 overtime)

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

Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday

Week 2: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Step Into Leadership - Build Something From Day One

Active Pathways is coming to Manchester!

This is more than just a role—it’s your opportunity to:

• Help shape a brand-new service from the very beginning
• Lead and develop a strong, values-driven team culture
• Play a key role in welcoming and supporting our very first residents
• Take the next step in your career with real leadership responsibility and impact

Why This Role is Different

At Willow Rise, care is about more than support - it’s about recovery, empowerment, and lasting change.

As a Senior Support Worker, you will play a vital role in ensuring that care is delivered to the highest standard while supporting and guiding your team.

• You’ll lead by example in a brand-new service
• You’ll support and mentor colleagues to deliver outstanding care
• You’ll help create a safe, therapeutic, and recovery-focused environment
• You’ll build meaningful relationships with residents, supporting real progress

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 22 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 Senior Support Worker, you’ll combine hands‑on care delivery with leadership responsibilities, including:
• Delivering high-quality, person‑centred mental health care
• Acting as a role model, setting standards for best practice
• Leading shifts and supporting the day‑to‑day running of the service
• Supervising and mentoring Support Workers, including induction and development
• Supporting care planning, risk assessments, and clinical documentation
• Promoting recovery through meaningful activity, independence, and social inclusion
• Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Supporting a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment

What We’re Looking For

• Experience working within a mental health or rehabilitation setting
• Experience supporting or leading others (or ready to step into a senior role)
• A strong understanding of person‑centred, recovery‑focused care
• Confidence in decision‑making and leadership
• A compassionate, resilient, and positive approach
• A passion for making care a long‑term career

Why Join Active Pathways?

• 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

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.

Build Your Leadership Career With Us

At Active Pathways, we don’t just develop carers—we develop leaders.

As a Senior Support Worker, you’ll have opportunities to progress into roles such as Team Leader, Deputy Manager, and beyond, supported by structured training and development.

We invest in your growth because we know great leadership drives outstanding care.

Ready to Lead Something New?

We believe in empowering leadership and welcome your application. No explicit apply call. We have removed the “APPLY TODAY” line.

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.