Support Worker - Barrow-In-Furness

🌟 Make Every Day Count as a Mental Health Support Worker at Northern Healthcare

💷 New Pay Rate – Now from £13.45 per hour

We're excited to announce an increased starting rate of £13.45 per hour for our Glen Garth service in Barrow-in-Furness.

If you're looking for a rewarding career where you can make a genuine difference every day, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.

💙 More Than a Job – Be Part of Someone's Recovery Journey

As a Mental Health Support Worker, you'll empower people living with mental health needs to regain confidence, develop independence, and achieve their personal goals.

No two days are the same, but every day gives you the chance to make a lasting impact.

🌈 What You'll Be Doing

You'll provide person-centred support with everyday living, including:

✔ Supporting with cooking and meal preparation
✔ Encouraging independence with budgeting and household tasks
✔ Supporting with medication and healthcare appointments
✔ Helping people access education, employment and community activities
✔ Encouraging hobbies, wellbeing and healthy lifestyles
✔ Providing emotional support and building trusting relationships
✔ Celebrating every achievement, no matter how big or small

🎓 Full Training Provided

Whether you're new to care or already experienced, we'll give you everything you need to succeed.

You'll receive:

✨ Comprehensive induction programme
✨ Dedicated buddy during your onboarding
✨ Ongoing online learning and development
✨ Care Certificate
✨ First Aid Training
✨ Positive Behaviour Support Training
✨ Funded NVQ qualifications in Health & Social Care (Levels 2–5)
✨ Leadership and management development opportunities

🚀 Build a Career You'll Be Proud Of

At Northern Healthcare, we believe in developing our people.

Progression opportunities include:

⭐ Team Leader
⭐ Deputy Manager
⭐ Service Manager
⭐ Specialist Support Worker Champion roles
⭐ Or continue developing as an experienced Support Worker—we value every career path.

🎁 Benefits You'll Love

💷 Enhanced pay from £13.45 per hour
🚗 Free parking at most services
✅ FREE Enhanced DBS
💙 Blue Light Card discounts
🛍 Refer a Friend scheme – earn up to £400 in Love2shop vouchers
💚 Employee Assistance Programme, including mental health support, counselling and physiotherapy
📚 Ongoing training and funded qualifications
🏆 Monthly and annual recognition awards
🎉 A supportive team where your contribution is genuinely valued

👀 What We're Looking For

We're looking for caring, compassionate people who want to make a difference.

Ideally you'll have:

✔ A positive, can-do attitude
✔ Experience in care, support work, healthcare, or supporting a loved one with mental health or complex needs (preferred but not essential)
✔ A Level 2 or Level 3 Health & Social Care qualification (desirable)
✔ Two satisfactory references covering the last three years (including any previous roles supporting vulnerable adults)
✔ Willingness to complete an Enhanced DBS (paid for by us)

💬 Why Join Northern Healthcare?

We know that great care starts with great people.

That's why we invest in our teams, support your career ambitions, recognise your achievements, and create an environment where you can truly thrive.

Every conversation you have, every challenge you help someone overcome, and every success you celebrate changes lives—including your own.

💙 Apply today and start a career where every day really does count.

Northern Healthcare – Together, We Make Every Day Count.