Support Worker - Barrow-In-Furness

Northern Healthcare; Dalton-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A caring healthcare organization in Dalton-in-Furness seeks a Mental Health Support Hero to assist residents with daily activities, providing emotional support and promoting well-being. You'll receive comprehensive training and support to grow your career while making a meaningful impact in people's lives. A warm attitude and experience in care is preferred. This role offers competitive pay and various perks including free parking and training support.

Benefits

Free car parking

FREE enhanced DBS check

Blue Light Card & Insurance

Refer-a-friend scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Career progression & training support

Monthly & annual staff recognition awards

Qualifications

• Ideally, some experience in care or health & social care qualification.
• Ability to support residents with daily tasks.
• Two references covering the past 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with cooking, medication, and appointments.
• Encourage hobbies and skills while providing emotional support.
• Assist with budgeting and household tasks.

Skills

Warm, people-first attitude

Experience in care

Budgeting and household management

Education

Level 2/3 Health & Social Care qualification

Job description

Make Every Day Count – Be a Mental Health Support Hero at Northern Healthcare!

Good News! We're Paying More Than Ever

The National Minimum Wage has recently increased to £12.21 – but we’re going even further!

At Northern Healthcare, we’ve raised our starting wage to £13.00 per hour at our Glen Garth Service located in Barrow‑in‑Furness 💷

• ✅ Above the national rate
• ✅ Enhanced overtime rates of £15.00 per hour
• ✅ Great team, great benefits, and even better pay

What You’ll Do – Every Day is Different!

You’ll support residents with everyday tasks like:

• ✅ Cooking and meal prep
• ✅ Medication and appointment support
• ✅ Budgeting and household management
• ✅ Exploring the local community
• ✅ Encouraging new hobbies and skills
• ✅ Providing emotional support during tough times

You’ll be right there for the breakthroughs—big and small.

We’ve Got Your Back from Day One

We don’t just throw you in—we welcome you with:

• 🎓 A structured induction & buddy programme
• 💻 Virtual learning platform for ongoing support
• 🏅 Full training including:
  • Care Certificate
  • First Aid
  • Behaviour Support
  • NVQs in Health & Social Care (Levels 2–5)
  • Leadership & business qualifications

Whether you’re brand new or bringing experience—we’ll help you grow.

Your Career, Your Way

Want to lead a team? Specialise in an area you love? Or simply be amazing right where you are. We've got routes for:

• 🌟 Team Leader
• 🌟 Deputy or Service Manager
• 🌟 Support Worker Champion – become an expert in your field
• 🌟 Or stay in your lane and thrive—we support that too!

Perks & Benefits

• ✨ Free car parking (most sites)
• ✨ FREE enhanced DBS check
• ✨ Blue Light Card & Insurance – shop & save!
• ✨ Refer‑a‑friend scheme that can earn you up to £400 in “love to shop” vouchers
• ✨ Employee Assistance Programme – mental health, physio & more
• ✨ Career progression & training support
• ✨ Monthly & annual staff recognition awards

We don’t just say thank you—we show it.

What We’re Looking For

• ✔️ A warm, people‑first attitude
• ✔️ Ideally, some experience in care or a Level 2/3 Health & Social Care qualification OR experience of caring for a loved one, family member or an individual with complex needs
• ✔️ Two references covering the past 3 years (and any previous roles supporting vulnerable adults)
• ✔️ An enhanced DBS check (we’ll cover the cost!)

Real Talk: You’re the Difference

Every smile, every step forward, every “I did it!” moment—that’s the impact you can make. So, if you’re ready to help people rebuild their lives while building something amazing for yourself…

Apply today and take your next step with Northern Healthcare!

Together, we’ll make every day count. 💙