Mental Health Support Worker - Chester

🌟 Make Every Day Count – Become a Mental Health Support Worker at Northern Healthcare!💷 Great People Deserve Great Pay!At Northern Healthcare, we recognise the difference our colleagues make every single day. That’s why we’re proud to offer a competitive starting rate and a range of benefits to support and reward you.📍 Location: Beck House, Chester💷 Pay: £13.21 per hour starting rate✨ What we offer:Enhanced overtime ratesExcellent employee benefitsFull training and development from day oneFunded qualifications and career progression opportunitiesA supportive team that recognises and celebrates your achievementsBecause making a difference matters — and so does feeling valued for the work you do!💙 Looking for a Career That Truly Makes a Difference?At Northern Healthcare, you’ll do more than provide support. You’ll help people rebuild confidence, develop independence and take meaningful steps towards a brighter future.We’re looking for compassionate, enthusiastic and motivated Mental Health Support Workers to join our team at Beck House in Chester, supporting adults with mental health needs, learning disabilities, autism and associated conditions on their individual recovery journeys.Whether you’re experienced in care or looking to take your first steps into the sector, this could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.You don’t need to have all the answers. What matters most is your attitude, your willingness to learn and your genuine desire to make a positive difference.🏡 Discover Beck House – A Place to Feel Safe, Grow and ThriveBeck House is a specialist 24/7 supported living service in Littleton, close to the centre of Chester. We provide a safe, welcoming and supportive environment where people can work towards their personal goals, develop life skills and build greater independence.Our service has 20 ensuite bedrooms, alongside welcoming communal spaces designed to support everyday living, social connection and meaningful activity.Our facilities include:20 individual ensuite bedroomsFully equipped communal kitchenCommunal dining and living areasDedicated activity roomPrivate gardenGames room with pool and table tennisDedicated meeting roomsWhat makes Beck House special is the people who live here, the dedicated team who support them and the opportunities created every day.Our clinically informed approach brings together skilled support colleagues and mental health professionals to provide individualised, person-centred support. We work alongside each person to help them build stability, confidence and the skills needed to move forward.🌈 Life at Beck HouseRecovery is about more than managing mental health — it’s about enjoying life, building relationships, discovering interests and feeling part of the community.At Beck House, colleagues support people to:Get involved in gardening and outdoor activitiesEnjoy games, pool and table tennisVisit local parks, cafés and attractionsGo shopping and learn to plan meals and manage moneyAttend appointments and important meetingsExplore education, volunteering and employment opportunitiesShare their views through People We Support meetings and have a say in daily lifeEvery activity is an opportunity to build confidence, develop skills and celebrate progress — no matter how big or small.🧠 What Will You Be Doing?No two days are the same! You’ll work alongside a dedicated team to provide person-centred support that helps individuals live fulfilling, meaningful and independent lives.Your responsibilities will include:Promoting independence: Supporting people to develop everyday living skills and build confidence in their abilities.Supporting daily routines: Helping with cooking, meal preparation, budgeting, household tasks and personal organisation.Encouraging healthy lifestyles: Supporting individuals with appointments, medication and general wellbeing in line with their care plans and training.Building community connections: Supporting people to access local activities, education, employment opportunities and social experiences.Creating meaningful experiences: Encouraging participation in gardening, games, group activities and opportunities to explore new interests.Providing emotional support: Listening without judgement, offering reassurance and helping individuals work through challenges.Supporting recovery: Encouraging people to achieve personal goals, celebrate progress and take positive steps towards greater independence.Working collaboratively: Communicating effectively with colleagues and other professionals to deliver consistent, high-quality support.Maintaining accurate records: Recording information and sharing updates to support safe, effective and person-centred care.As part of the role, there may also be occasions when personal care support is required. Full training, guidance and support will be provided where necessary.The most rewarding part of the role? Seeing someone grow in confidence, achieve something they once found difficult, develop a new friendship or take another step towards living the life they want.🎓 Full Training and Support from Day OneYou don’t need years of experience to make a difference. We believe the right values, attitude and commitment to learning are just as important as previous experience.We’ll help you build the knowledge and confidence you need through a structured training and development programme, including:Structured company inductionDedicated buddy support to help you settle into your roleAccess to our online learning platformCare Certificate trainingFirst Aid trainingBehaviour support trainingFunded NVQ qualifications, Levels 2–5, subject to eligibility and availabilityOngoing professional development and leadership trainingWe’ll support you to develop your skills, grow in confidence and explore where a career with Northern Healthcare could take you.🚀 Build a Career with Opportunities to GrowJoining us as a Mental Health Support Worker can be the start of a long and rewarding career.As you gain experience and develop your skills, you could explore opportunities such as:🌟 Team Leader🌟 Deputy Service Manager🌟 Service Manager🌟 Specialist Support Worker Champion rolesAnd if your passion is providing direct support to the people we work with, we’ll encourage you to continue developing your expertise and making a difference in your role.🎁 Our Benefits – Because You Matter Too!We want our colleagues to feel supported, appreciated and rewarded for the work they do.When you join Northern Healthcare, you can benefit from:🚗 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, subject to scheme terms🤝 Employee Assistance Programme, including wellbeing support, counselling and physiotherapy📚 Ongoing training and development opportunities🏆 Monthly and annual colleague recognition awards📈 Opportunities to develop your career within the organisation💷 Enhanced overtime rates🌈 What Are We Looking For?We’re more interested in who you are and how you treat people than simply what’s written on your CV.We’re looking for people who are:Caring, compassionate and committed to putting people firstPatient, understanding and able to listen without judgementPositive, reliable and able to work well as part of a teamGood communicators who can build trusting relationshipsResilient and able to remain calm when situations become challengingCreative and enthusiastic about helping people discover new interests and experiencesPassionate about helping others achieve greater independence and improve their quality of lifePrevious experience in care, mental health support or a related role is desirable, as is a Level 2 or Level 3 Health and Social Care qualification. Experience supporting a family member, friend or individual with additional needs is also welcomed.You’ll need to be able to provide two satisfactory references covering the last three years and successfully complete the required Enhanced DBS checks. Northern Healthcare will cover the cost of the Enhanced DBS check.Most importantly, we want people who share our values and understand that every individual deserves dignity, respect, choice and the opportunity to achieve their potential.💙 Our PROUD ValuesOur values are at the heart of everything we do. They shape how we support people, how we work together and how we make decisions every day.P – Positive: Bringing encouragement and helping people see what is possible.R – Respectful: Treating everyone with dignity and valuing their individuality.O – Open and Honest: Communicating honestly and building trust.U – Understanding: Listening, showing empathy and recognising individual needs.D – Dedicated: Being committed to making a meaningful difference.If these values sound like you, we’d love to hear from you!🌟 Ready to Make a Difference?At Beck House, every day brings new opportunities to help someone achieve something meaningful.Whether you’re supporting someone to learn a new skill, encouraging them to access the community, helping them discover a new interest or simply being there when they need someone to listen, you’ll play an important part in their journey.If you’re ready to do meaningful work, be part of a supportive team and help people move forward on their recovery journeys, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.Apply today and start your journey with Northern Healthcare at Beck House, Chester!💙 Putting people first, changing lives.