Active Pathways
Senior Support Worker
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Senior Mental Health Support Worker (Days)
Heathy House, Halifax
£15.00 per hour - £16.50 overtime rate - On-Call Allowance: £35 per week
39.37 Hours Per Week
Day Shifts: 7:30am - 7:45pm
Your Rota
- Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday
- Week 2: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Ready to Take the Next Step in Your Mental Health Career?
At Heathy House, we provide a safe, structured, and recovery-focused home for men living with enduring mental health needs. We're looking for a compassionate and experienced Senior Mental Health Support Worker who is passionate about supporting people to regain confidence, independence, and control over their lives.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Support Worker who is ready to step into a senior role, take on greater responsibility, mentor colleagues, and make a real difference every day.
Why Join Active Pathways?
At Active Pathways, our people are at the heart of everything we do. With over 20 years of experience delivering specialist mental health, learning disability, and rehabilitation services, we are proud of our reputation for delivering exceptional care and helping people move forward in their recovery journeys.
What You'll Receive
- Competitive pay with enhanced overtime rates
- On-call allowance paid at £35 per week
- Blue Light Card membership
- Health Cash Plan including:
- Dental and optical cover
- Virtual GP access
- Counselling services
- Discounted gym membership
- Refer a Friend bonus of up to £500
- Workplace pension scheme
- Free Enhanced DBS check
- Free on-site parking
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
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About The Role
As a Senior Mental Health Support Worker, you'll be a key member of the team, leading by example and helping to create a positive, therapeutic environment where residents can thrive.
You'll support people with complex mental health needs while also providing guidance and mentoring to Recovery Support Workers, ensuring high standards of care are delivered consistently.
Your Responsibilities
- Support residents with daily living skills, independence, and recovery goals.
- Deliver high-quality, person-centred care and support.
- Administer and manage medication safely and accurately.
- Complete care records, risk assessments, and documentation to a high standard.
- Support and supervise Recovery Support Workers on shift.
- Act as a senior point of contact in the absence of management.
- Contribute to positive risk-taking and recovery-focused interventions.
- Encourage social inclusion, wellbeing, and engagement in meaningful activities.
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary professionals to achieve the best outcomes for residents.
- Support the induction and development of new team members.
What We're Looking For
You'll be someone who genuinely cares about making a difference and has experience supporting people with mental health needs.
Essential Requirements
- Experience working within mental health services.
- Understanding of care planning, risk assessment, and safeguarding.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to lead by example and support colleagues.
- Commitment to recovery-focused and person-centred practice.
- Right to Work in the UK for a minimum of 18 months from your agreed start date.
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Important Information
Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already hold the right to work in the UK for at least 18 months from their proposed start date.
Applications that do not meet this requirement will not be progressed.
About Heathy House
Heathy House is a specialist step-down residential service supporting men transitioning from acute and specialist mental health settings towards greater independence and community living.
Our team provides a structured and supportive environment where residents can build resilience, develop life skills, and work towards their personal recovery goals at a pace that suits them.
Join a Team That Changes Lives
If you're ready to take the next step in your career and want to work for an organisation that values your skills, supports your development, and genuinely changes lives, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and become part of a team where recovery, respect, and compassion are at the centre of everything we do.
Active Pathways is an Equal Opportunities Employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone can thrive.
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