Location: Fernside House, Armley, Leeds
Hours: 38.5 hours per week
Salary: £13.45 per hour with overtime paid at £14.95 per hour
Shift Pattern: 7:45pm - 7:45am, two-week rolling rota
* Week 1: Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun
* Week 2: Wed, Thu, Fri
Active Pathways is delighted to be recruiting for a passionate Mental Health Support Worker to join our brand-new residential service, Fernside House, in Armley, Leeds. Fernside House will provide a safe and supportive home for men with enduring mental health needs, and we’re looking for someone who shares our commitment to person-centred, recovery-focused care.
Best Bits
* Statutory annual leave, including bank holidays.
* Additional days annual leave awarded at 2, 3, and 5 years’ service.
* Workplace pension scheme
* Option to purchase up to 5 days additional leave per year.
* Refer a Friend scheme – earn up to £500 per referral.
* Supportive and friendly team environment with ongoing training and development
* Free Blue Light Card membership
* Free enhanced DBS checks, on-site parking, and lunch (for site-based roles)
* Health Cash Plan – covers dental, optical, virtual GP, counselling, and includes discounted gym membership.
About Fernside House
Fernside House is a brand-new residential service providing high-quality care and a welcoming home environment for men with enduring mental health needs. As part of the team, you’ll be helping to shape the service from the very beginning, ensuring residents feel safe, supported, and valued.
About Us
Active Pathways Ltd has been operating in Lancashire and Yorkshire, for over 20 years as a Mental Health and Rehabilitation provider, offering support to adults aged 18+. We are dedicated to delivering recovery-focused Mental Health Services within innovative, creative, and inspiring environments.
Each service user and member of staff is entitled to, and will have, their own individual and unique pathway designed by them with the support of the organisation to get from their current situation to their desired situation. Each service user is supported to be an expert in their own mental health and each member of staff is supported to be an expert in their own development, with everyone’s voice heard, respected and acted upon.
As a Support Worker, you will:
* Support individuals on their journey to recovery through person-centred care in a residential setting.
* Help residents develop independent living skills and achieve personal goals.
* Work within a multidisciplinary team to build positive relationships with residents.
* Provide emotional and practical support to residents.
* Promote engagement in meaningful activities and encourage social inclusion.
* Assist with daily living tasks and support residents in accessing education, employment, and the community.
* Promote independence and self-confidence, helping residents regain control over their lives.
Experience Required
* Experience within a Mental Health or Residential setting
* Can build rapport with ease with not only the residents but the wider team
* Understanding the importance of offering person-centered quality care
This is a varied and rewarding role where you’ll make a real difference by improving people’s quality of life. If you’re ready to bring passion, leadership, and compassion to a team that truly values people, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and help us create a service where residents feel supported, respected, and able to thrive.
Active Pathways Ltd is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We respect and empower each individual and support diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within our workforce. We welcome applications from diverse candidates and provide support during our recruitment processes to enable all applicants to perform at their best.
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