Support Worker

Company: Rethink Mental Illness
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Location: Northampton
Job Description:

Posted Thursday 28 May 2026 | Expires Friday 19 June 2026

Join Our Team as a Mental Health Support Worker

Location: Lindsay House, Northampton

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives? We’re looking for an experienced and caring Mental Health Support Worker to join our dedicated team at Lindsay House – a CQC Registered home supporting individuals with severe and enduring mental health challenges.

Lindsay House is a 17‑bed supported living service registered under CQC. Lindsay House provides support to individuals with a primary mental health diagnosis. We provide more than just accommodation – we offer support with daily living skills, personal care, finances, and rehabilitation, while encouraging engagement with the local community.

Responsibilities

  • Providing one‑to‑one key‑worker support and building positive, professional relationships
  • Carrying out assessments and developing personalised support and safety plans
  • Encouraging people to manage their mental and physical wellbeingSupporting individuals with daily living skills and accessing community services
  • Liaising with mental health agencies, professionals and community groups
  • Contributing to safeguarding and promoting a safe, supportive environment
  • Keeping accurate records, monitoring progress and sharing information with the team
  • Helping improve the service by offering feedback and supporting colleagues

Qualifications & Experience

  • Experience supporting people with mental illness or in a social care setting (paid or voluntary)
  • Great listening skills, empathy, patience, and kindness
  • Ability to work with digital systems (Microsoft applications, email, internet)
  • A commitment to our values and willingness to learn

If you have transferable skills and a passion for helping others, we’d love to hear from you!

Benefits

  • Inclusive Culture: Join staff networks that champion diversity and inclusion
  • Wellbeing Support: Access our Wellbeing Hub, Employee Assistance Programme, and the Unmind mental health app
  • Recognition & Rewards: Enjoy discounts, cashback offers, and celebrate achievements through our PULSE platform
  • Flexible Working & Generous Leave: Starting at 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays and your birthday off), with options to buy or sell extra days
  • Learning & Development: Grow your career with structured onboarding and training opportunities
  • Financial & Family Support: Contributory pension scheme, enhanced family leave, and travel benefits like season ticket loans and cycle‑to‑work schemes
  • Referral Bonus: Earn up to £300 for introducing someone to our team

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage diversity across gender, ethnicity, disability, lived experience, and more. We have been awarded Disability Confident Employer status and are signatories to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter.

Job Family: Support (Registered Services and Regulated Activity)

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Posted: June 2nd, 2026