Mental Health Support Worker

Job title and organisation: Mental Health Support Worker - Inspire North
Salary: £24,638 - £26,138
Hours: 37.5
Contract: Permanent
Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire
Closing Date and Time: 14 Sept 2025 at 11:59pm
Ref: INS1133611

Join our Team as a Mental Health Support Worker!

Do you want to make a positive impact on people’s lives? If so, join one of our friendly Intermediate Hostel Teams.

As a Mental Health Support Worker, you will provide a flexible, supportive and responsive service to people who have a history of mental ill health and distress.

You will be passionate, inspirational, open minded and most importantly you will be yourself. Every day is different you will get a buzz from the variety of challenges you’ll face each shift and make a real difference to the lives of clients.

What’s essential is that you love what you do. We want you to enjoy coming to work every day and to care about your job, your colleagues and our clients.

So, if you have:

  • Experience of building and maintaining positive working relationships
  • Great interpersonal skills including listening and empathy.
  • Experience of providing support in a 1:1 and/ or group work setting
  • The flexibility to participate in a 24/7 rota which includes sleep-in shifts

Then we think this role would be great for you!

We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they think they can’t tick every box, if you can do most of what we are looking for, please go ahead and apply. You could be exactly what we need!

Why Join Us?

We understand that when people feel supported and valued, they can achieve great things and we want you to be part of that.

Here’s what you’ll enjoy as part of our team:

  • Flexible working options to help you balance work and life in a way that suits you.
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service – because your time off matters.
  • A wealth of learning and career development opportunities, with paid and tailored training to support your growth.
  • Free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme 24/7, including access to counselling andGP services – your wellbeing is a priority.
  • Employer contributory pension scheme to help secure your future.
  • Greatmaternity, paternity and adoption benefits to support you and your family.
  • Exclusive care workers discounts to make life a little easier.
  • Access to a range ofEmployee Networks including People of Colour, LGBT+, Mental Health and Accessibility – we embrace and celebrate diversity.
  • Avariety of health and wellbeing initiatives to keep you feeling your best.
  • Cycle to Work Scheme to help you stay active and reduce your carbon footprint.
  • Access to aCorporate Health Plan to support your physical and mental health.

Hours and Locations available:

  • 5 hours per week (full time), Brigid House, LS15 7EP
  • 5 hours per week (full time), Octavia House, LS10 3EH

We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment where everyone can thrive by being their true self. Join us in driving this important agenda forward and help shape a workplace where all voices are valued!

If you’re ready to use your skills to help others succeed, we’d love to hear from you.

For an informal chat about the role please contact Jess Adcock, Team Leader via Jess Adcock Jess.Adcock@commlinks.co.uk  or 07891853265.

Apply Now! Inspire North Current Vacancies

The closing date for applications is 14th September 2025 but we may close it early if we receive a high number of strong candidates, so don’t delay!

Good Luck!

Interviews 25th September 2025

The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.

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