Make Every Day Count – Join Northern Healthcare as a Mental Health Support Worker

Good News – We've Increased Our Pay!

At Northern Healthcare, our starting rate of pay at Holland House, Preston is now £12.91 per hour.

What you can expect:

• £12.91 per hour

• Above the National Living Wage

• Comprehensive training and development

• A supportive team environment

• Excellent employee benefits

If you're looking for a rewarding role where your work makes a genuine difference, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role

As a Mental Health Support Worker, you'll support adults living with mental health needs to develop independence, achieve their personal goals and live fulfilling lives.

No two days are the same. You'll work alongside residents, offering practical and emotional support while encouraging choice, confidence and independence.

Your Responsibilities

You may support people with:

• Preparing meals and developing cooking skills

• Managing medication and attending appointments

• Budgeting and maintaining their home

• Accessing the local community

• Developing hobbies, interests and life skills

• Providing emotional support and encouragement

• Working towards individual recovery goals

Every interaction has the opportunity to make a positive difference.

Full Training and Ongoing Support

Whether you're new to care or already have experience, we'll provide the training and support you need to succeed.

You'll receive:

• A structured induction programme

• A workplace buddy to support you

• Access to our online learning platform

• The Care Certificate

• First Aid training

• Positive Behaviour Support training

• Opportunities to achieve Level 2–5 Health & Social Care qualifications

• Leadership and management development opportunities

Career Development

We encourage career progression and support colleagues to develop in a way that suits their goals.

Opportunities include:

• Team Leader

• Deputy Service Manager

• Service Manager

• Specialist Support Worker Champion roles

• Leadership and mentoring opportunities

If you prefer to remain in your current role, we'll continue to support your professional development.

Benefits

We value the contribution every colleague makes and offer a range of benefits, including:

• Free on-site parking at most services

• Free Enhanced DBS check

• Blue Light Card and Blue Light Insurance discounts

• Refer a Friend Scheme – earn up to £400 in Love2shop vouchers

• Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling, physiotherapy and wellbeing support

• Ongoing learning and career development

• Monthly and annual recognition awards

About You

We're looking for people who are:

• Kind, respectful and reliable

• Committed to supporting others

• Good communicators

• Willing to learn and develop

Experience in health and social care is welcome but not essential.

We would also welcome applications from people who have:

• A Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care

• Experience supporting a family member, friend or loved one

• Experience working with people who have mental health needs or other complex needs

Successful applicants will need:

• Two satisfactory references covering the previous three years (including any roles supporting vulnerable adults) and a character reference

• An Enhanced DBS check (funded by Northern Healthcare)

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Northern Healthcare is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including disabled people and neurodivergent individuals. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process or once you join us, we'll work with you to provide the support you need.

Apply Today

If you're looking for a career where you can make a positive impact while continuing to learn and develop, we'd love to hear from you.

Join Northern Healthcare and help make every day count.