Support Worker

Overview

Mental Health, Supported Living Service

Location: Clayton-le-Woods, Lancashire

Shift Pattern

• 12-hour shifts, between 8 am to 11 pm

Active Pathways Ltd is currently recruiting compassionate Support Workers to join Active Pathways's team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work as an integral part of the team, ensuring that the individuals Active Pathways support can live as independently as possible.

While this role presents challenges, it is also incredibly varied and rewarding, as you will be helping people in your local community to improve their quality of life, achieve personal goals, and make a positive difference.

About Active Pathways

Active Pathways Ltd has been a leading provider of Mental Health, Learning Disability, and Rehabilitation services across Lancashire and Yorkshire for over 20 years. Active Pathways is dedicated to delivering recovery-focused care within innovative and inspiring environments. Active Pathways's people-first culture drives Active Pathways's commitment to living Active Pathways's values every day.

Qualifications and Skills

Active Pathways's Ideal Support Worker Will:

• Have knowledge and understanding of Mental Health diagnoses, Learning Disabilities, and/or Autism.
• Appreciate the importance of person-centred care and promoting independence.
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Have experience working in challenging environments, particularly with individuals facing issues such as suicide, self-harm, or mental health crises.

Desired Experience

• Supporting individuals in activities of daily living, including social, recreational, and occupational activities, and helping young people engage in the community.
• Collaborating seamlessly within a multidisciplinary team.
• Promoting positive practices in Safeguarding, Health & Safety, and Mental Capacity within the service.
• Experience working with individuals who have mental health needs or challenging behaviours, such as self-harm, eating disorders, epilepsy, schizophrenia, or personality disorders.

Benefits

Active Pathways's colleagues are exceptional and make a difference in people’s lives every day. Active Pathways recognise their hard work and commitment by offering a competitive pay and benefits package, along with fulfilling roles that provide variety and career development opportunities. Active Pathways's benefits include:

• A supportive and friendly working environment.
• Enrolment in the Company Workplace Pension Scheme.
• Health Cash Plan Benefits Package.
• Discounted gym membership through Active Pathways's Health Cash Plan Benefits Package.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Access to Blue Light Card Membership.
• Refer a Friend Scheme.
• Free DBS checks.
• Free on-site parking.

If this sounds like the rewarding role you’ve been looking for, APPLY TODAY!

Active Pathways Ltd is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Active Pathways respect and empower individuals, supporting the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within Active Pathways's workforce.