We Change Lives

Mental Health learning and Disability Support Worker

We Change Lives

Skilled Worker, A ratingPosted 3 days ago

Job Description

Mental Health learning and Disability Support Worker

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a new supported living service from the beginning and to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people with mental health needs.

Service: Westleigh House Residential Home

Hours per week: Various Roles , Days & Nights available

Salary: £12.71 per hour

Location: Stockton Heath

About Westleigh House

Westleigh House is a home for long-term resident who have mental health and Learning and disability support needs. For many, this can be home for a number of years, although for others it acts as a very successful transitional stage towards having their own home, either on their own or sharing with others. It can also be used as a location for short breaks away from a permanent home elsewhere. Each person that lives at Westleigh House has their own bedroom and shares communal facilities for cooking, dining, personal care, relaxing and pursuing home based leisure as well as enjoying the shared use of the very spacious gardens which include a greenhouse and vegetable patch.

Mental Health learning and Disability Support Worker

We are looking for compassionate and dedicated Support Workers to join our Mental Health Supported Living team.

You will be supporting people with mental health needs who will be moving into our new supported living properties. The service will consist of three bungalows-two in Great Sankey and one in Fearnhead. These properties are currently undergoing renovation and are expected to be ready for occupancy in October 2026.

The individuals moving into the supported living properties currently reside at Westleigh House, a residential home located in Stockton Heath. Successful candidates will initially be based at Westleigh House, where they will have the opportunity to get to know the people they will be supporting, build positive relationships, and become familiar with their individual needs before they transition to their new homes.

Once the move has taken place, you will continue to provide person-centred support from the supported living properties, helping people to develop their independence, achieve their personal goals, and live fulfilling lives within their local community.

Why join We Change Lives?

£12.71 per hour

Permanent contracted Hours

3 on / 3 off rolling rota

£250 Welcome Bonus

Paid qualifications

Free Blue Light Card

Free meals on 12-hour shifts

£200 Refer a Friend

Enhanced night and Christmas pay

24/7 GP and wellbeing support

What We're Looking For

Although previous experience would be great, it's not essential, as all training and qualifications are provided on the job!

At We Change Lives (WCL), we seek compassionate individuals who share our vision and values. You'll champion the rights, needs, choices, and dreams of our residents, making a positive difference in their lives. Dedication to embracing innovation, valuing each colleague's unique contributions, and fostering a supportive and empowering work environment, are all key to who we are at WCL. If you're driven to transform lives, you'll fit right in with us. The shifts for this job are form 10pm-10am on a rolling 2 week rota.

Ready to Change Lives? Apply Now!

If you are passionate about making a genuine impact and enriching the lives of others, then we would love to hear from you. We receive a high volume of applications each day, and if your application passes our pre-screening stage, a member of our friendly team will be in touch to guide you through the next steps!

More About We Change Lives

We Change Lives (WCL) is a remarkable charity based in Northwest England, dedicated to empowering individuals with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, older people, those with dementia, and individuals experiencing mental health issues. Our mission is to enable people to lead their best lives in purposeful, healthy, and fulfilling ways. We achieve this by providing compassionate support through our residential homes, supported living schemes, and various community-based services.

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