Senior Mental Health Support Worker (Days)

Senior Mental Health Support Worker (Days)

Location: Fernside House, Armley, Leeds
Hours: 39.37 hours per week
Salary: £15.00 per hour + £16.50 overtime + £55 per sleep shift 
Shift Pattern: 7:30am - 8:00pm, two-week rolling rota

• Week 1: Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun
• Week 2: Wed, Thu, Fri

Active Pathways is delighted to be recruiting for a compassionate Senior Mental Health Support Worker to join our Supporting Living mental health service in Seacroft, Leeds.

Park Place in Leeds provides a warm, home-like enhanced supported living environment for adults working toward greater independence, often following hospital stay or due to complex care needs. Residents move into fully furnished apartments, complete with all essentials, so they can settle in quickly and feel at home. 

A dedicated team is available 24/7 to support residents with both daily practical needs and longer-term goals. Support is aimed at community reintegration, typically over 18 to 24 months, so that residents are able to transition to fully independent living when ready. 

The Best Bits

• Annual leave starts at the statutory minimum, with extra days rewarded at 2 and 5 years’ service
• Refer a Friend scheme – earn up to £500 per referral
• Health Cash Plan – covers dental, optical, virtual GP, counselling, and includes discounted gym membership
• Supportive and friendly team environment with ongoing training and development
• Workplace pension scheme
• Free Blue Light Card membership
• Free enhanced DBS checks, on-site parking, and lunch (for site-based roles)

Key Responsibilities:

• Support and supervise Recovery Support Workers in assisting residents with daily living tasks to promote independence.
• Provide personal care and ensure high-quality care delivery in line with evidence-based practices.
• Act as a role model and take responsibility for the unit in the absence of management.
• Mentor new staff and participate in ongoing staff development through supervision and training.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, ensuring the well-being of service users is at the forefront of care.
• Facilitate recovery-focused activities and support residents in achieving their personal goals.
• Handle medication and maintain accurate care records in compliance with company policies and legal requirements.

Requirements:

• Experience working with individuals with mental health issues.
• A strong understanding of care plans and risk assessments.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• A commitment to promoting recovery and social inclusion.

About Us:

Active Pathways Ltd has been providing exceptional care across Lancashire and Yorkshire for over 20 years. As a Mental Health, Learning Disability, and Rehabilitation provider, we focus on recovery-focused care for adults aged 18+. With a commitment to creating inspiring environments, we pride ourselves on our people-first culture and strong set of values. Several of our services have received a CQC rating of OUTSTANDING, and we are proud Investors in People Gold award holders.

About Park Place: 

Park Place is a modern, purpose-built supported living development of 11 fully furnished two-bedroom apartments. We offer 24 hours a day support ranging from building independent living skills to offering reassurance and a friendly chat. Our recovery-focused, person-centred approach means you’ll play a key role in empowering individuals to achieve their goals, maintain their wellbeing, and move towards greater independence. Most residents stay for 18 months to 2 years, giving you the rewarding opportunity to see the progress people make on their journey to a brighter future.

This is a highly rewarding and varied position where you will make a positive difference in your local community by improving people’s quality of life. As part of a passionate team, you will help individuals overcome challenges, support their mental health recovery, and be a part of their journey towards independence. We are proud to be known for providing extraordinary support and for celebrating the individuality, ambition, and positivity of each person we care for.If this sounds like the rewarding role you’ve been looking for, APPLY TODAY!

Active Pathways Ltd is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We respect and empower each individual and support diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within our workforce. We welcome applications from diverse candidates and provide support during our recruitment processes to enable all applicants to perform at their best.