Mental Health Support Worker
| Posting date: | 11 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £24,638 to £26,523 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 March 2026 |
| Location: | Leeds, West Yorkshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Inspire North |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | INS1178608 |
Summary
Mental Health Support Worker
Leeds
£24,638 - £26,523 Per annum
Full Time 37.5 Hours per week
Permanent
Ref: INS1178608
Join Our Team as a Mental Health Support Worker!
Do you enjoy making a meaningful difference in people’s lives and supporting individuals to build confidence and independence?
As a Mental Health Support Worker in one of our Intermediate Hostels, you’ll provide practical, emotional, social and housing related support to people with complex mental health needs. Working in a person-centred way, you’ll help clients build confidence, develop independent living skills, and manage their mental and physical health more independently.
You’ll also offer one-to-one support, take on key working responsibilities and contribute to the smooth running of the Service.
Who we’re looking for:
• Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding responsibilities, including identifying, responding to, and escalating concerns.
• Experience of working with people with complex mental health needs
• Ability to communicate effectively in a variety of ways with different stakeholders
• Someone who can work flexibly on a 24/7 rota, including sleep-ins, weekends, and bank holidays.
Why Join Us?
We understand that when people feel supported and valued, they can achieve great things – and we want you to be part of that.
Here’s what you’ll enjoy as part of our team:
• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life in a way that suits you.
• Hybrid working (where applicable) – enjoy the best of both worlds!
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service – because your time off matters.
• A wealth of learning and career development opportunities, with paid and tailored training to support your growth.
• Free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme 24/7,including access to counselling and GP services – your wellbeing is a priority.
• Employer contributory pension scheme to help secure your future.
• Great maternity, paternity and adoption benefits to support you and your family.
• Exclusive care workers discounts to make life a little easier.
• Access to a range of Employee Networks including People of Colour, LGBT+, Mental Health and Accessibility – we embrace and celebrate diversity.
• A variety of health and wellbeing initiatives to keep you feeling your best.
• Cycle to Work Scheme to help you stay active and reduce your carbon footprint.
• Access to a Corporate Health Plan to support your physical and mental health.
We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment where everyone can thrive by being their true self. Join us in driving this important agenda forward and help shape a workplace where all voices are valued!
If you’re ready to use your skills to help others succeed, we’d love to hear from you.
For an informal chat about the role please contact Jess Adcock, Team Leader via Jess Adcock Jess.Adcock@commlinks.co.uk or 07891853265
Recruitment is ongoing, and we’re reviewing applications as they come in. To give yourself the best chance, we recommend applying as early as possible. Please note that we may close the advert at any time if we find the right candidate or receive a high volume of strong applications.
Good Luck!
* You may use AI tools to support your application, but please ensure it is written in your own voice and reflects your experience, strengths, and reasons for applying.
Leeds
£24,638 - £26,523 Per annum
Full Time 37.5 Hours per week
Permanent
Ref: INS1178608
Join Our Team as a Mental Health Support Worker!
Do you enjoy making a meaningful difference in people’s lives and supporting individuals to build confidence and independence?
As a Mental Health Support Worker in one of our Intermediate Hostels, you’ll provide practical, emotional, social and housing related support to people with complex mental health needs. Working in a person-centred way, you’ll help clients build confidence, develop independent living skills, and manage their mental and physical health more independently.
You’ll also offer one-to-one support, take on key working responsibilities and contribute to the smooth running of the Service.
Who we’re looking for:
• Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding responsibilities, including identifying, responding to, and escalating concerns.
• Experience of working with people with complex mental health needs
• Ability to communicate effectively in a variety of ways with different stakeholders
• Someone who can work flexibly on a 24/7 rota, including sleep-ins, weekends, and bank holidays.
Why Join Us?
We understand that when people feel supported and valued, they can achieve great things – and we want you to be part of that.
Here’s what you’ll enjoy as part of our team:
• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life in a way that suits you.
• Hybrid working (where applicable) – enjoy the best of both worlds!
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service – because your time off matters.
• A wealth of learning and career development opportunities, with paid and tailored training to support your growth.
• Free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme 24/7,including access to counselling and GP services – your wellbeing is a priority.
• Employer contributory pension scheme to help secure your future.
• Great maternity, paternity and adoption benefits to support you and your family.
• Exclusive care workers discounts to make life a little easier.
• Access to a range of Employee Networks including People of Colour, LGBT+, Mental Health and Accessibility – we embrace and celebrate diversity.
• A variety of health and wellbeing initiatives to keep you feeling your best.
• Cycle to Work Scheme to help you stay active and reduce your carbon footprint.
• Access to a Corporate Health Plan to support your physical and mental health.
We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment where everyone can thrive by being their true self. Join us in driving this important agenda forward and help shape a workplace where all voices are valued!
If you’re ready to use your skills to help others succeed, we’d love to hear from you.
For an informal chat about the role please contact Jess Adcock, Team Leader via Jess Adcock Jess.Adcock@commlinks.co.uk or 07891853265
Recruitment is ongoing, and we’re reviewing applications as they come in. To give yourself the best chance, we recommend applying as early as possible. Please note that we may close the advert at any time if we find the right candidate or receive a high volume of strong applications.
Good Luck!
* You may use AI tools to support your application, but please ensure it is written in your own voice and reflects your experience, strengths, and reasons for applying.
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