At Northern Healthcare, we recognise the dedication and compassion our colleagues bring every day. That's why we're proud to offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and genuine opportunities to build a rewarding career.
Mary Seacole House, Westhoughton, Bolton
£12.91 per hour starting rate
Enhanced overtime rates
Excellent benefits package
Career progression opportunities
Full training and development from day one
Because making a difference should come with the support and recognition you deserve.
At Northern Healthcare, you'll do more than provide support—you'll empower people to rebuild confidence, develop independence, and achieve their personal goals.
As a Mental Health Support Worker, you'll be part of a supportive team helping adults with mental health needs on their recovery journey, enabling them to live fulfilling and meaningful lives.
Whether it's celebrating a small achievement or supporting someone through a challenging day, your role will have a lasting impact.
No two days are ever the same.
You'll help the people we support to:
Develop everyday living skills
️ Prepare meals and cook independently
Manage appointments and medication
Maintain their home and manage household tasks
Build budgeting and money management skills
Access education, employment, volunteering and community activities
Build confidence, resilience and independence
Promote emotional wellbeing and recovery
As our services continue to evolve to meet the needs of the people we support, there may be occasions where personal care forms part of the role. If required, you'll receive full training, guidance and ongoing support.
Every shift is an opportunity to help someone take another positive step forward.
Whether you're experienced in care or looking for a completely new career, we'll help you succeed.
You'll receive:
Comprehensive induction programme
Buddy support from experienced colleagues
Access to our online learning platform
Care Certificate
First Aid Training
Positive Behaviour Support Training
Funded NVQ Qualifications (Levels 2–5)
Leadership and Management development opportunities
Many of our leaders began their careers as Support Workers.
Career progression opportunities include:
Team Leader
Deputy Service Manager
Service Manager
Specialist Champion Roles
If your passion is providing outstanding support, we'll also help you continue to grow and develop within your role.
Free parking at most services
Free Enhanced DBS check
Blue Light Card and Blue Light Insurance discounts
Refer-a-Friend Scheme – earn up to £400 in Love2Shop vouchers
Employee Assistance Programme, including wellbeing, counselling and physiotherapy support
Ongoing learning and professional development
Monthly and annual colleague recognition awards
We're looking for people who are compassionate, reliable and committed to making a positive difference.
You'll ideally have:
A caring, person-centred approach
Experience in care, support work or mental health services, or a Level 2/3 Health & Social Care qualification (desirable but not essential)
Experience supporting a family member, friend or someone with additional needs is welcomed
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Two satisfactory references covering the previous three years
The ability to complete an Enhanced DBS check (paid for by Northern Healthcare)
Every breakthrough begins with the right support.
If you're looking for a rewarding career where you can change lives, develop your skills and be part of a team that genuinely cares, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and start your journey with Northern Healthcare.
Together, we make every day count.
