via indeed · 29 May 2026 ·8 days ago

Support Worker

Active Care Group
Blackburn Full-time
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Come and join one of the UK's largest independent providers in neuro and mental healthcare. We proudly employ over 4000\+ people \- no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone.

We'd like you to join us as a Support Worker at our service Bilberry Lodge in Lancashire.

Experience working within the mental health sector essential

Bilberry Lodge is a specialist residential service providing rehabilitation, care and support to vulnerable women with complex mental health issues.

Purposefully small Bilberry Lodge has capacity for up to 6 female residents, allowing for a calm, relaxing environment.

What you'll be working:

  • Full\-time hours \- 37\.5 hours per week

  • Day and night shifts available

  • 12\.5\-hour shifts.

  • £25,400\.16 (FTE) Per annum (Pro rata)

What you'll be doing:
  • Build relationships with the people we support, which are open and two way

  • Support to undertake their rehabilitation programme

  • Establish methods of communication with the people we support, reducing barriers when necessary

  • Support with activities of daily living and personal care when needed

  • Communicate any issues to the clinical team

  • Accurately report and/or record work activities

What you'll have:
  • A genuine interest in providing the best person\-centred care possible

  • The ability to communicate effectively at all levels

  • Experience working within the care sector / mental health

  • Successful candidates will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS
We also want to ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable facilities to participate in job applications or interviews to perform essential job functions. To support this, we are a Disability Confident committed employer.

What to look forward to:

  • 25 days plus bank holidays

  • Birthday off

  • Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities

  • Active Reward App giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop

  • Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline \& App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice

  • A Nest Personal Pension account

  • Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials like going to the dentist or opticians

  • We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme

  • Enhanced Sick \& Maternity Pay benefits

  • Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1000 by recommending someone you know

  • and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group

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