Mental Health Support Worker – Inspire North

About the Role

Join Inspire North as a Mental Health Support Worker and be part of a team dedicated to supporting adults with complex mental health needs.

Based at Oakwood Hall in Leeds, you’ll provide a mix of practical, emotional, and therapeutic support to residents, helping them feel safe, respected, and empowered. From assisting with daily living skills to providing medication support and encouraging healthy routines, you’ll play a vital role in promoting recovery and independence.

Key Responsibilities

As a Mental Health Support Worker, you will:

• Provide person-centred support to residents with complex mental health needs

• Offer practical help with daily living, routines, and independence

• Deliver emotional and therapeutic support in a safe, respectful way

• Assist with medication management and healthy living practices

• Work flexibly, including waking night shifts and weekends

• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure a supportive, inclusive environment

Candidate Requirements

We’re looking for someone who brings:

• A compassionate, calm, and non-judgemental approach

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills

• Experience supporting vulnerable individuals (ideally within mental health)

• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including nights and weekends

Salary & Benefits

At Inspire North, we believe when staff feel supported, they thrive. That’s why we offer:

✅ 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (rising to 30 days with service)
✅ Flexible working options
✅ Paid, tailored training and career development opportunities
✅ Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 counselling & GP access)
✅ Employer contributory pension scheme
✅ Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption benefits
✅ Exclusive staff discounts for care workers
✅ Cycle to Work Scheme
✅ Access to a Corporate Health Plan
✅ Active Employee Networks (People of Colour, LGBT+, Mental Health, Accessibility)
✅ A wide range of health and wellbeing initiatives

Our Commitment

Inspire North embraces diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist workplace where everyone can thrive and be their authentic selves. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and lived experiences.