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Bank Support Worker
Location: Park Place & Millcroft - Seacroft, Leeds
Service Type: Supported Living Service & Step-Down Residential Rehabilitation Service
Contract Type: Flexible Hours
Pay Rate: £14.12 - Including holiday pay
About Active Pathways
Active Pathways Ltd has operated across Lancashire and Yorkshire for over 20 years as a Mental Health and Rehabilitation provider, supporting adults aged 18+. We are committed to delivering recovery-focused Mental Health Services within creative and inspiring environments.
As a Support Worker, you will:
- Support individuals on their journey to recovery through person-centred care in a rehabilitation setting.
- Help residents develop independent living skills and achieve personal goals.
- Work within a multidisciplinary team to build positive relationships with residents.
- Provide emotional and practical support to residents.
- Promote engagement in meaningful activities and encourage social inclusion.
- Assist with daily living tasks and support residents in accessing education, employment, and the community.
- Promote independence and self-confidence, helping residents regain control over their lives.
Benefits of Joining Us
- In 2025, Active Pathways celebrates its 21st birthday, and all team members get an extra day’s annual leave to celebrate their birthday!*
- Supportive and friendly work environment.
- Workplace pension scheme.
- Health Cash Plan Benefits Package, including discounted gym memberships.
- Access to the Employee Assistance Programme and Blue Light Card membership.
- Competitive salary and free DBS check.
- Free on-site parking.
- Additional annual leave for nursing roles.
- Refer-a-Friend scheme.
CQC Rated Outstanding
Investors in People Gold Accredited
Active Pathways is currently seeking dedicated Bank Support Workers to work across Park Place (Supported Living Service) and Millcroft (Step-Down Residential Rehabilitation Service) in Seacroft, Leeds. This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate individual who wants to make a real difference in the lives of the residents within their care.
Key Responsibilities
- Support service users in achieving their life goals, promoting independence and enhancing their quality of life.
- Develop, implement, and maintain person-centered support plans tailored to individual needs.
- Handle challenging behavior with professionalism, demonstrating resilience and problem-solving skills.
- Administer medication in accordance with guidelines, ensuring compliance and safety.
- Provide care and support during lone working shifts, ensuring the safety and well-being of the residents.
- Build and sustain trusting relationships, offering guidance and support to help residents lead full, happy, and healthy lives.
Experience & Skills
- Previous experience within a Mental Health or Rehabilitation setting.
- Familiarity with support plans and medication administration.
- Strong understanding of challenging behaviors and how to handle them effectively.
- Ability to work independently, showing resilience and initiative, especially in lone working scenarios.
- A collaborative approach to working within a multidisciplinary team.
- Committed to delivering person-centered, high-quality care.
Our Vision
At Active Pathways, we believe each service user and team member deserves their own unique pathway, designed in collaboration with them to achieve their goals. Service users are empowered to take ownership of their mental health journey, and staff are supported in their personal development.
If you're passionate about making a difference and looking for a Support Worker role within an Outstanding service, APPLY TODAY!
Active Pathways Ltd is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds.
*While this day may not always fall on your exact birthday due to service needs or non-working days, you can take it anytime within three months of your birthday.
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| Job Category | Support Workers |
Location: Brookhaven, Bamber Bridge, Preston
Service Type: 23-bed adult nursing home
Salary (From April 2025): £19.95 per hour / £45,386.25 per year (inclusive of paid breaks + paid handover per shift)
Contract Type: Full-time or Part-time available
Hours: Full-Time | 42 hours per week
Shift Pattern: Two-week rolling rota
- Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday
- Week 2: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
As a Night Nurse, you will play a key role in providing high-quality, person-centred care to individuals with enduring mental health needs, ensuring their safety, dignity, and well-being during night shifts.
Benefits:
- £2,000 Welcome Bonus (£1,000 after 3 months, £1,000 after 6 months)
- 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) with the option to buy up to 5 additional holidays (through salary sacrifice)
- In 2025, Active Pathways celebrates its 21st birthday, and all team members get an extra day’s annual leave to celebrate their birthday!*
- Paid breaks and paid handovers (*up to 30 mins)
- Refer a Friend scheme - earn up to £500!
About the Role
Active Pathways is looking for a dedicated Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) or Registered Nurse in Learning Disabilities (RNLD) to join the team at Brookhaven, a 23-bedded open-rehabilitation service for adults with enduring mental health needs. This is a fulfilling and varied role, offering the opportunity to work collaboratively with individuals to improve their quality of life and achieve their goals.
Brookhaven focuses on inclusion, skill development, risk reduction, and relapse prevention through a robust Recovery and Social Inclusion Programme, connecting residents to leisure activities, educational opportunities, and vocational work schemes.
About Active Pathways
For over 20 years, Active Pathways has been providing recovery-focused mental health, learning disability, and rehabilitation services across Lancashire and Yorkshire. We are proud to have services rated OUTSTANDING by CQC and hold the Investors in People Gold accreditation. Our core values are Passion, Safety, and Quality, and we are committed to making a positive difference every day.
Requirements:
- Active NMC PIN and a degree in Mental Health or Learning Disabilities Nursing
- Experience working within mental health or rehabilitation settings, including medication training
- Ability to create care plans, conduct risk assessments, and adhere to health and safety standards
- Familiarity with current legislation and the importance of least restrictive practice
- Someone who is resilient, organised, and approachable
Responsibilities:
- Deliver compassionate, person-centred care to adults with enduring mental health needs.
- Develop and implement care plans and risk assessments.
- Administer medication in line with policy and guidelines.
- Promote recovery and independence through holistic and innovative approaches.
- Maintain accurate documentation and adhere to health and safety standards.
More Benefits
- Supportive and friendly work environment with continuous learning and development opportunities
- Company Workplace Pension Scheme, Medicash Health Plan and discounted gym membership
- Employee Assistance Programme and free access to Blue Light Card Membership
- Free parking on-site, free meals, NMC registration and DBS check paid for
Join Us
If you're looking for a rewarding role in a supportive environment where you can make a real difference, APPLY TODAY!
Active Pathways Ltd is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that empowers individuals from all backgrounds to thrive.
*While this day may not always fall on your exact birthday due to service needs or non-working days, you can take it anytime within three months of your birthday.
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| Job Category | Staff Nurses |
Band 6 Occupational Therapist
Location: Heathy House, Halifax (with work across additional services in Leeds)
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Hours: 37.5 per week, Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (30-minute break)
Active Pathways is looking for an experienced Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our team at Heathy House, a specialist rehabilitation service supporting individuals with complex mental health needs. This role also covers two additional services in Leeds, offering a varied and dynamic caseload.
About the Role:
As a Band 6 OT, you'll play a key role in supporting recovery and promoting independence through high-quality interventions. Your responsibilities will include:
- Delivering tailored one-to-one and group therapies to enhance daily living skills and social inclusion.
- Working closely with a multidisciplinary team to create personalised care plans.
- Conducting comprehensive assessments to support service users' recovery journeys.
- Leading the development of OT pathways and contributing to service improvements.
- Travelling across multiple sites to provide support where needed. Multi-site travel will be ad-hoc and based on the requirements of the service user, ensuring that care is delivered where it is most needed at the time.
About the Services:
- Heathy House is a 10-bed rehabilitation service that provides a step-down residential service.
- Park Place is a purpose-built supported living development.
- Millcroft is a purpose-built step-down residential rehabilitation service.
What We’re Looking For:
- A qualified OT with a Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy and HCPC registration.
- At least 3 years of post-graduate experience, with 2+ years in mental health settings.
- A proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys a varied caseload.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and service users.
- Experience mentoring students or junior staff is desirable.
- A driving license and access to a car is required, as multi-site travel will be involved, paid at 45p per mile.
What We Offer:
- In 2025, Active Pathways celebrates its 21st birthday, and all team members get an extra day’s annual leave to celebrate their birthday!*
- Professional development opportunities, including training and mentorship.
- A supportive team culture that values your input and expertise.
- The chance to work across multiple services, keeping each day engaging and rewarding.
- Company Workplace Pension Scheme, Medicash Health Plan and discounted gym membership
- Employee Assistance Programme and free access to Blue Light Card Membership
- Free parking on-site, free meals, registration and DBS check paid for
If you're an experienced OT looking for a fresh challenge and the opportunity to make a real impact, apply today!
Active Pathways Ltd is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and ensure an inclusive recruitment process.
*While this day may not always fall on your exact birthday due to service needs or non-working days, you can take it anytime within three months of your birthday.
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| Job Category | Occupational Therapists |
Brook House (Mental Health, Supported Living)
Location: Clayton-le-Woods, Lancashire
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: £25,225.20
Hours: 38.5 hours per week | £12.60 per hour
Shifts: 11-hour shifts (8 am – 9 pm), 3-4 days per week, including every other weekend
Rotas: Confirmed 3 weeks in advance, subject to service needs
Active Pathways Ltd is currently recruiting compassionate Support Workers to join Brook House in Clayton-le-Woods, Lancashire. This is a fantastic opportunity to work as an integral part of the team, ensuring that the individuals we support can live as independently as possible.
As a Support Worker, you will:
- Support individuals on their journey to recovery through person-centred care in a rehabilitation setting.
- Help residents develop independent living skills and achieve personal goals.
- Work within a multidisciplinary team to build positive relationships with residents.
- Provide emotional and practical support to residents.
- Promote engagement in meaningful activities and encourage social inclusion.
- Assist with daily living tasks and support residents in accessing education, employment, and the community.
- Promote independence and self-confidence, helping residents regain control over their lives.
While this role presents challenges, it is also incredibly varied and rewarding, as you will be helping people in your local community to improve their quality of life, achieve personal goals, and make a positive difference. We are proud of our reputation for providing extraordinary support and for celebrating the positivity, individuality, and ambition of each person we care for.
About Us:
Active Pathways Ltd has been a leading provider of Mental Health, Learning Disability, and Rehabilitation services across Lancashire and Yorkshire for over 20 years. We are dedicated to delivering recovery-focused care within innovative and inspiring environments. Our people-first culture drives our commitment to living our values every day.
- Some of our services hold a CQC Outstanding rating.
- We are Investors in People Gold certified.
Our Ideal Support Worker Will:
- Have knowledge and understanding of Mental Health diagnoses, Learning Disabilities, and/or Autism.
- Appreciate the importance of person-centred care and promoting independence.
- Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Have experience working in challenging environments, particularly with individuals facing issues such as suicide, self-harm, or mental health crises.
Desired Experience:
- Supporting individuals in activities of daily living, including social, recreational, and occupational activities, and helping young people engage in the community.
- Collaborating seamlessly within a multidisciplinary team.
- Promoting positive practices in Safeguarding, Health & Safety, and Mental Capacity within the service.
- Experience working with individuals who have mental health needs or challenging behaviours, such as self-harm, eating disorders, epilepsy, schizophrenia, or personality disorders.
Benefits:
Our colleagues are exceptional and make a difference in people's lives every day. We recognise their hard work and commitment by offering a competitive pay and benefits package, along with fulfilling roles that provide variety and career development opportunities. Our benefits include:
- 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
- In 2025, Active Pathways celebrates its 21st birthday, and all team members get an extra day’s annual leave to celebrate their birthday!*
- A supportive and friendly working environment.
- Enrolment in the Company Workplace Pension Scheme.
- Health Cash Plan Benefits Package.
- Discounted gym membership through our Health Cash Plan Benefits Package.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Access to Blue Light Card Membership.
- Refer a Friend Scheme.
- Free DBS checks.
- Free on-site parking.
If this sounds like the rewarding role you’ve been looking for, APPLY TODAY!
Active Pathways Ltd is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We respect and empower each individual and support diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within our workforce. We welcome applications from diverse candidates and provide support during our recruitment processes to enable all applicants to perform at their best.
*While this day may not always fall on your exact birthday due to service needs or non-working days, you can take it anytime within three months of your birthday.
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| Job Category | Support Workers |
Ward Manager – Mental Health Inpatient Rehabilitation
Location: The Hamptons, Bamber Bridge, Preston
Hours: Full-Time | Monday – Friday | 37.5 hours per week
Salary: Up to £47,000 per year DOE + £2,000 Welcome Bonus
Are you a compassionate and experienced Ward Manager looking for the next step in your leadership journey? Join The Hamptons, our 14-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital supporting men with complex mental health needs.
As Ward Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring the highest standards of care while leading and inspiring a dedicated team. You will be responsible for fostering recovery-focused care, driving service improvements, and supporting individuals in their journey towards independence.
Why Join Us?
- £2,000 Welcome Bonus (£1,000 after 3 months, £1,000 after 6 months)
- 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
- Paid handovers and NMC registration covered
- In 2025, Active Pathways celebrates its 21st birthday, and all team members get an extra day’s annual leave to celebrate their birthday!*
- Career development and learning opportunities
- Medicash health plan and gym discounts
- Blue Light Card and Employee Assistance Programme
- Supportive, values-driven team with Investors in People Gold accreditation
What We’re Looking For In A Ward Manager
- Registered Mental Health Nurse with a valid NMC PIN
- Strong leadership and clinical management experience
- Passion for rehabilitation and person-centred care
- Ability to manage teams, resources, and service development
- Experience in inpatient mental health settings (desirable)
About The Hamptons
Located in Bamber Bridge, near Preston, The Hamptons provides a safe and therapeutic environment for men aged 18+ with mental illness or personality disorders, including those detained under the Mental Health Act. Our goal is to empower individuals towards independence and recovery in a supportive setting.
If you are ready to take the lead and drive positive change, apply now to be our new Ward Manager!
Active Pathways Ltd is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We respect and empower each individual and support diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within our workforce. We welcome applications from diverse candidates and provide support during our recruitment processes to enable all applicants to perform at their best.
*While this day may not always fall on your exact birthday due to service needs or non-working days, you can take it anytime within three months of your birthday.
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| Job Category | Ward Manager |
