Recovery Support Worker

**Support Worker**
**Mental Health, Supported Living Service**
**Clayton-le-Woods, Lancashire**
**Part-Time, Permanent**
**£23,452 per annum, 33 hours per week** (£12.00 per hour + £55 per week for sleep-ins)

**Shift Pattern**:

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

Active Pathways Ltd is currently recruiting compassionate Support Workers to join **Brook House** in Clayton-le-Woods, Lancashire. This is a fantastic opportunity to work as an integral part of the team, ensuring that the individuals we 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. We are proud of our reputation for providing extraordinary support and for celebrating the positivity, individuality, and ambition of each person we care for.

**About Us**:
Active Pathways Ltd has been a leading provider of Mental Health, Learning Disability, and Rehabilitation services across Lancashire and Yorkshire for over 20 years. We are dedicated to delivering recovery-focused care within innovative and inspiring environments. Our people-first culture drives our commitment to living our values every day.
- Some of our services hold a **CQC Outstanding** rating.
- We are **Investors in People Gold** certified.

**Our 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**:
Our colleagues are exceptional and make a difference in people's lives every day. We 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. Our benefits include:

- A supportive and friendly working environment.
- Enrolment in the Company Workplace Pension Scheme.
- Health Cash Plan Benefits Package.
- Discounted gym membership through our 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. We respect and empower individuals, supporting the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within our workforce.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £23,452.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme

Schedule:

- 12 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Application question(s):

- Do you require sponsorship now or in the future?

**Experience**:

- Support Environment: 1 year (preferred)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person