Mental Health Support Worker

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