Support Worker – To start early Nov 24
Location: Fulwood, Lancashire
Service: NEW Care Home for Autism and Mental Health Conditions
Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time
Salary: £12.00 Per Hour + Overtime £15 Per Hour
Benefits: 28 Days Annual Leave, Company Pension, MEDICASH, Blue Light Card
Are you compassionate and person-centered?

• Do you enjoy supporting others?
• Are you excited about joining a new venture in healthcare?
• Do you seek a role that makes a meaningful difference?

If you answered yes, this could be the perfect role for you!
Active Pathways is recruiting compassionate Support Workers for our BRAND NEW SERVICE at South Grove House in Fulwood, Lancashire. This is an incredible opportunity to join our team and help individuals live as independently as possible.
Working 12-hour shifts on a two-week rolling rota:

• Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday
• Week 2: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

About South Grove House
South Grove House is an 8-bed residential care home featuring 3 self-contained apartments and 5 en-suite rooms. Each apartment includes its own kitchen, lounge, bedroom, and bathroom, and has a private entrance. The main house offers shared amenities accessible to all residents.
About Us
Active Pathways Ltd has been a trusted provider of Mental Health, Autism, and Rehabilitation services in Lancashire and Yorkshire for over 20 years. We support adults aged 18-65 with outcome and recovery-focused services in innovative, inspiring environments. We are committed to making a difference with a people-first culture and live our values every day. Some of our services have achieved a CQC RATING of OUTSTANDING and we are recognized as INVESTORS IN PEOPLE GOLD.
OUR VALUES

• Quality of our care
• Safety of our people
• Passion for recovery

We specialise in providing recovery and rehabilitation-focused services for people who have complex and enduring mental health issues. By adopting an individualised person-centred approach, we aim to promote self-awareness, personal growth, and provide each person an opportunity to lead a more fulfilled life in the community away from professional services.
The Role
This challenging yet rewarding role involves helping individuals in your local area improve their quality of life, achieve their goals, and make a positive impact. As a key team member, you will empower individuals to progress within their community, develop independent living skills, stay well, manage risks, and ultimately achieve a meaningful and safe quality of life at their own pace.
Our Ideal Support Worker Will:

• Have knowledge of Mental Health diagnoses and Autism.
• Understand the importance of person-centered care and promoting independence.
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Have experience working in challenging environments.

Desired Experience:

• Engaging with individuals and assisting with daily living activities, social, recreational, and occupational activities, including community support.
• Working effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Promoting positive practices in Safeguarding, Health & Safety, and Mental Capacity within the service.
• Experience working with autistic individuals and those with mental health conditions, including behaviours that challenge.

Benefits:
Our colleagues make a difference in people's lives every day. We recognise their hard work with a competitive pay and benefits package and opportunities for career development. Benefits include:

• Workplace Pension Scheme
• MEDICASH Health Cash Plan Benefits Package, including discounted gym membership and an employee assistance program
• Step Up Stand Out Awards
• Your Pathway Your Future - Career Development
• Free access to Blue Light Card Membership
• Refer a Friend scheme
• Free DBS
• Free on-site parking

If this sounds like the rewarding role you’ve been looking for, then APPLY TODAY!
Active Pathways Ltd is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and empower each individual and support diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within our workforce.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £12.00 per hour
Benefits:

• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Physical Setting:

• Sheltered housing

Shift:

• Day shift

Application question(s):

• Do you require sponsorship now or in the future?

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person