Support Worker - Rochdale

Northern Healthcare; Middleton; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join Northern Healthcare as a Mental Health Support Worker and make a difference every day. You'll provide vital support to residents, helping them navigate mental health challenges while receiving competitive pay starting at £12.40 per hour, comprehensive training, and opportunities for career progression within a supportive team.

Benefits

Free car parking

FREE enhanced DBS check

Blue Light Card & Insurance

Refer-a-friend scheme up to £400

Employee Assistance Programme

Career progression & training support

Monthly & annual staff recognition awards

Qualifications

• Experience in care or caring for a loved one preferred.
• Two references covering the past 3 years required.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with tasks like cooking, medication, and emotional support.
• Encourage new hobbies and manage household tasks.

Skills

Warm, people-first attitude

Education

Level 2/3 Health & Social Care qualification

Experience caring for complex needs

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 £12.40 per hour at our Moss Lodge Service in Rochdale

Above the national rate

Enhanced overtime rates of £14.40 per hour

Great team, great benefits, and even better pay

Join a workplace that values your time and effort – and shows it in your pay packet.

Looking for a role where you matter as much as the people you support?

At Northern Healthcare, we’re not just offering you a job—we’re inviting you to become part of something life-changing. As a Mental Health Support Worker, you’ll be a champion of independence, a cheerleader in recovery, and a vital connection for those navigating mental health challenges.

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.