Mental Health Support Worker - Merchants House, Shipley, Bradford.

Key Details Location: Merchants House, Shipley, Bradford Pay: £12.91 per hour Hours: 38.5 hours per week Shift Pattern: rotational, days, waking nights & weekends Contract: Full-time, permanent Workplace: Northern Healthcare, Merchants House service in Shipley About the Role As a Mental Health Support Worker at our Merchants House service in Shipley, you’ll play an important role in helping the people we support build confidence, develop independence and achieve their personal goals. This isn't just a job where you turn up, complete a shift and go home. You'll build genuine relationships, celebrate progress and be there for the moments that matter. Every day is different – and every day, you can make a difference. What you’ll be doing Supporting with cooking, shopping and meal preparation Helping people manage medication and attend appointments Supporting budgeting and household tasks Encouraging people to access their local community Helping individuals discover new hobbies and develop life skills Providing emotional support and encouragement Promoting independence, choice and confidence Building positive, trusting relationships with the people we support Working as part of a supportive and dedicated team You’ll be there to celebrate the big achievements and the little wins – whether that’s trying something new, getting out into the community or taking another step towards greater independence. Shift Pattern This is a 38.5-hour-per-week role working on a rotational shift pattern. You will be required to work a mixture of: day shifts, waking night shifts and weekends. Our services operate 24 hours a day, so flexibility and the ability to work across the full shift pattern is essential. Why Northern Healthcare? We know that great support starts with great people, which is why we invest in our colleagues from day one. Training & Development When you join us, you’ll receive a structured induction and buddy programme, ongoing learning through our virtual learning platform, and full training and development, including: Care Certificate First Aid Behaviour Support Mental Health training Health & Social Care qualifications (Levels 2–5) Leadership and management development And that’s just the beginning. Grow your career with us. Whether you’re looking to start your career in care or you’re already an experienced Support Worker, we’ll help you develop your skills and achieve your ambitions. There are opportunities to progress into roles such as: Support Worker Champion Team Leader Deputy Service Manager Service Manager Or, if you’re happy doing what you love and making a difference every day as a Support Worker, that’s absolutely fine too. Benefits £12.91 per hour 38.5 hours per week Free enhanced DBS check Free car parking at most services Blue Light Card and discounts Employee Assistance Programme with access to wellbeing support Refer-a-friend scheme – earn up to £400 in Love2shop vouchers Career progression and funded training opportunities Monthly and annual staff recognition awards A supportive team environment where your contribution is valued What We’re Looking For You don’t necessarily need previous experience in care. Attitude, compassion and a genuine desire to help others are just as important to us. Caring and compassionate Patient and understanding Good communicators Positive and reliable Interested in mental health and supporting independence Comfortable working as part of a team Flexible and able to work days, waking nights and weekends Previous experience in care, mental health or supporting people with complex needs is welcomed. A Level 2 or 3 Health & Social Care qualification is also beneficial, but it’s not essential if you have the right attitude and willingness to learn. Experience of caring for a loved one, family member or someone with complex needs can also provide valuable transferable skills. Our Values Being a Support Worker isn’t always easy – but it can be incredibly rewarding. You’ll have the opportunity to help someone take back control of their life, develop their confidence and achieve things they may once have thought weren’t possible. If you’re caring, compassionate and ready to make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you. #J-18808-Ljbffr Northern Healthcare