Support Worker (Mental Health)
📍 Location: Bolton, BL1
📄 Type: Full-time, Permanent
💰 Salary: starting £24,000 DOE
About the Role:
Are you passionate about supporting individuals on their mental health journey? We’re looking for a compassionate and experienced Support Worker to provide person-centred care for individuals with mental health conditions, helping them build confidence, independence, and resilience. If you believe in empowering others and making a real difference, this could be the perfect role for you!
What You’ll Do:
🔹 Support & Wellbeing: Assist individuals with daily activities, emotional wellbeing, and coping strategies to promote independent living.
🔹 Leadership: Mentor and support your team, take the lead in the manager’s absence, and help onboard new staff.
🔹 Communication: Work closely with individuals, families, and professionals to ensure a collaborative approach to mental health care.
🔹 Safety & Advocacy: Ensure a safe and supportive environment, follow best practices, and advocate for the rights and needs of service users.
🔹 Record-Keeping & Compliance: Maintain up-to-date care plans, assist with audits, and contribute to service improvements.
What We’re Looking For:
✅ Essential:
* Experience supporting individuals with mental health conditions.
* Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
* Strong communication and active listening skills.
* A full driving licence (with business insurance) and willingness to drive a minibus.
* Flexibility to take on-call duties.
✨ Nice to Have:
* Knowledge of mental health recovery models and support planning.
* Experience in crisis management and de-escalation techniques.
* A compassionate, person-centred approach.
Why You’ll Love It Here:
🌱 Ongoing training and career development opportunities
🤝 A supportive and dedicated team
💡 The opportunity to make a lasting impact on people’s lives
📈 A competitive salary with room to grow
Ready to make a difference? Apply today