Mental Health Support Worker

To ensure consistency in our care delivery applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK for a minimum of 18 months from their agreed start date.

Please note:

We are unable to offer visa sponsorship at this time.

Applications that do not meet these criteria will not be progressed further.

Location:

Droylsden, Manchester

Pay: £13.45 per hour (£14.95 overtime)

Hours:

Full-Time - 38.5 Hours Per Week (8am-8pm on a 2-week rolling rota)

Week 1:
Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday

Week 2:
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

This November, we are proud to open Willow Rise
, our brand-new residential rehabilitation service in Droylsden
—and we’re looking for passionate, driven individuals to become founding members of our team.

This is more than a job. This is your opportunity to shape a service from the very beginning, help build a culture you’re proud of, and welcome our very first residents into their new home.

At Willow Rise, care isn’t just about support—it’s about recovery, empowerment, and possibility
.

You’ll work in a therapeutic, person-centred environment, supporting individuals with mental health needs to rebuild confidence, develop independence, and achieve their goals.

But what makes this truly special?

• You’ll help bring a brand-new service to life
• You’ll be there to welcome our first residents and shape their journey
• You’ll help create a positive, supportive team culture from day one
• You’ll be part of a company that sees care as a career, not just a job

Located in the heart of Manchester, Willow Rise is a brand-new residential rehabilitation service in Droylsden, created as a place where recovery is not only possible — it is truly empowered.

Inspired by the willow tree, a symbol of resilience, healing, and quiet strength, Willow Rise reflects our belief that every individual can grow through adversity, rebuild stability, and move forward with confidence.

Designed to feel like a genuine fresh start, Willow Rise offers a safe, therapeutic, and welcoming environment where people are supported with dignity to rediscover independence, purpose, and a sense of belonging.

At its core,
Willow Rise represents:

• Willow — healing, flexibility, and emotional grounding
• Rise — progress, empowerment, and the belief that everyone can move forward

• Annual leave of 20 days, plus Bank Holidays
• Refer a Friend scheme - earn up to £500 per referral
• Health Cash Plan - covers dental, optical, virtual GP, counselling, and includes discounted gym membership
• Workplace pension scheme
• Free Blue Light Card membership
• Free enhanced DBS checks, on-site parking, and lunch (for site-based roles)

As a Support Worker at Willow Rise, you will:

• Deliver outstanding, person-centred mental health care
• Support residents to build independence and confidence
• Help individuals engage with meaningful daily activities and the local community
• Provide emotional, practical, and social support
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Promote recovery, inclusion, and relapse prevention
• Encourage access to education, employment, and hobbies

• Experience working in mental health or a rehabilitation setting
• A genuine passion for making a difference
• A positive, compassionate, and resilient approach
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A belief that care is more than a job—it’s a career

With over 20 years of experience in delivering outstanding mental health and rehabilitation services, Active Pathways is built on our CARE values, which shape everything…