Support Worker, Mental Health

Support Worker

Final date to receive applications: 10 October 2026

Department: Healthcare Assistants and Support Workers

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Bowden Lodge

Compensation: £13.45 / hour

Bowden Lodge

£13.45 per hour

Full Time - 36 hours

Bowden Lodge has an opportunity for a Support Worker to join our team.

Bowden Lodge is located in Darnall, in Sheffield. The home provides residential support for 16 males and females with mental health needs.

We can also support those who have:

• A mild learning disability
• Mild to moderate behaviour that may challenge
• A forensic background
• Low-level mobility needs
• Epilepsy

You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our residents wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future. You will play a key part in their recovery, assisting qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of residents

• Ensure that the people who use our service have any needs or requirements met; including participation in activities and support with daily living tasks.
• To support people who use our service in achieving their outcomes in the way that they choose.
• Where daily duties and tasks have not been completed by the client, continue to encourage them to take responsibility. This includes regular engagement throughout the day and night.
• Complete daily administration tasks in Nourish including updating person centred support & care plans, updating charts and completing accurate daily notes.
• Maintain professional relationships whilst developing a good rapport with the people who use our service, their family, colleagues, visitors and other stakeholders.
• To undertake key working responsibility for individual clients, supporting the individual to plan goals and personal outcomes and ensure that these are comprehensively documented and reviewed.
• The role holder should have a flexible and innovative approach to their work and be able to facilitate and support clients in decision making, promoting choice and involvement at all times.
• The role holder should present the service in a positive light and should be proactive in making suggestions for how to improve the service.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

• A caring and respectful approach to supporting others
• Ability to work flexibly and think innovatively
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Commitment to upholding professional standards, policies, and procedures
• Experience in care or support work (desirable, but not essential – training provided)

We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.

• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
• Access to development opportunities
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
• Leadership & management development
• Long service award
• Refer a friend bonuses

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.