Mental Health Support Worker

Inspire North

  • Wakefield
  • £28,054-29,070 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 15 days ago
Join our small and dynamic team at REST Stop as a Mental Health Support worker.Our unique REST Stop service offers a 24/7 therapeutic alternative to hospital admission for individuals experiencing mental health crisis.What you’ll do:
  • Build empowering, collaborative relationships with clients
  • Deliver personalised therapeutic activities and interventions
  • Develop and maintain a welcoming, homely environment where clients feel safe, seen, and supported.
  • Champion a psychologically informed, person-centred approach
Who we’re looking for:
  • A compassionate listener and proactive problem-solver
  • A team player who thrives in fast-paced, emotionally rich environments
  • Someone who believes in recovery, self-determination, and therapeutic risk-taking
  • Someone with the flexibility to participate in a 24/7 rota
Be the Difference in Mental Health Crisis Support!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.
  • 25 days annual leave (pro rata) 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 Charlotte Nutton, Team Leader via or 07891854943Apply Now!The closing date for applications is 7th September 2025,Recruitment is taking place on a rolling basis, applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received. We strongly encourage you to apply early, as we reserve the right to close the advert at any time once a suitable candidate is found or we receive a sufficient number of strong applications.Good Luck!Interviews will be held on: 23rd September 2025The Company has experienced unprecedented growth over the past few years. We have a vast number of employees, and provide support to clients from all over the country.

Inspire North