Lifeways Group
Full-time Recovery Support Worker - Mental Health - Rochdale (Hazelmere)
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Support/Care Worker – Permanent Position
Position: Permanent Sector: Health & Social Care (Mental Health Support) Location: Hazelmere, Heywood (Rochdale), Greater Manchester – OL10 3FY Salary: £13.45 per hour (SC/LC tier)
About the Role
Every day at Lifeways SIL, our team transforms lives by enabling individuals with complex mental health needs to live independently. Join Hazelmere, our modern supported living service in Greater Manchester, and play a critical role in empowering people to achieve their full potential.
At Hazelmere, we offer 16 fully supported, self-contained apartments with 24-hour specialist recovery-focused care. Our team helps transition residents from institutional settings into sustainable community living, assisting with:
- Mental health conditions such as schizophrenia, BPD, OCD, eating disorders, anxiety, depression and self-harming behaviours
- Day-to-day life skills, independence, and goal setting
- Person-centred support tailored to each individual’s recovery journey
Shift Pattern
Hours Required: Full-time (37.5 hours/week)
- Rotational shifts: days, evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins (8:00am–10:00pm)
- Flexibility is essential to meet the needs of our residents
- Contracted hours: 37.5 hours; rota model (Monday–Sunday)
Sessional/bank hours also available
What You’ll Do
- Provide holistic, person-centred mental health support tailored to residents’ recovery needs
- Guide residents in independent living and household management
- Foster a safe, respectful, and supportive environment that encourages progress
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop personal recovery plans
- Assist residents with managing medication, therapy appointments, and extracting from isolation
- Support residents’ engagement in community, employment, and education opportunities
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Requirements
We thrive on kindness, passion, and strong interpersonal skills—unrelated previous care experience is not mandatory, but you must:
- Have a genuine desire to support people with varying mental health needs
- Commit to delivering high-quality, personalised care with empathy and professionalism
- Possess strong communication, organisation, and IT skills
- Be flexible, resilient, and eager to grow in your role
- Have valid EW/RQF Fuller Training (or be willing to work towards a NVQ/QCF in Health & Social Care, funded by Lifeways)
What You’ll Gain
- Comprehensive Royal College benefits add-up to over £2,000/year, including: • Enhanced DBS covering mental health specialised searches • Free funded Health & Social Care qualifications • Cycle to Work Scheme (£1,000 reduces for new bikes) • Gym discounts (UK gym chains) up to £192/year • Eye care cashback + health cash plans • Stockists 10% discount at B&Q • Blue Light Card saving on travel & concession costs
- £200/bonus for every successful teammate referred
- Full paid online induction and ongoing training
- 8 paid training days/year + apprenticeships to support career progression
- 3% pension contribution from employer
- 28 days’ leave (plus bank holidays)
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About Hazelmere
- A 16-unit ecosystem of modern apartments with 24/7 specialist support
- Part of bustling Heywood town centre, with easy transport links to Rochdale, Manchester, and Bury
- Study facility: The Phoenix Centre for upskilling (literacy, numeracy, vocational training)
- Free access to local amenities: Bury Market, Queen’s Park greenspace
Our focus: Helping residents transition sooner, achieve independence faster, persist longer. We take pride in the trust our residents place in us to guide their recovery.
Our Values
- Caring, Honest, One Team, Innovative, Courageous, Equal
Join us in building a supportive workplace where integrity and empathy drive success.
Further Details
- All DBS checks funded
- No visa sponsorship
- Must meet compliance with CRB-processing times (applications closed for reference until adopted)
Ready to make a lasting difference? Apply today and help transform someone’s life!
Lifeways Group | Ref No: 12044
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