Recovery Support Worker - Mental Health - Fleetwood (Abbey …, Lancashire

Job Description Support Worker – Abbey Lodge, Fleetwood

Position Duration: Permanent
Role Type: Support/Care Worker
County: Lancashire
Company: Lifeways Group
Salary / rate of pay: £13.45 per hour
Post Code: FY7 7BX
Town or City: Fleetwood
Ref No: 12408

We’re looking for caring, honest, and innovative individuals to join our dedicated team at Abbey Lodge, a brand‑new supported living development in Fleetwood, Lancashire. Abbey Lodge provides 11 high‑quality, self‑contained apartments and offers 24‑hour specialist mental health support, helping people on their recovery journey to live independently within their own home.

At Abbey Lodge, we support people living with a range of mental health needs, promoting rehabilitation, recovery, increased responsibility, social inclusion, and long‑term wellbeing.

Shift Pattern

Hours: Full‑time – days, evenings, sleep‑ins, weekends.

Flexibility is essential to meet the needs of the people we support.

• Rotational shifts: days, evenings, weekends, and sleep‑ins
• Location: Primarily at Abbey Lodge, with potential opportunities across nearby Lifeways schemes

What You’ll Be Doing

• Build confidence
• Develop daily living skills
• Increase independence
• Engage in meaningful activities in the community

What We’re Looking For

• Have a genuine interest in supporting people with diverse needs
• Are committed to delivering high‑quality, person‑centred care
• Possess strong communication and IT skills
• Are willing to learn and grow professionally
• May have prior experience in care (not essential – full training provided)
• Hold or are willing to work towards an NVQ/QCF in Health & Social Care

What You’ll Gain

• Over £2,000 in annual rewards and benefits
• Funded Health and Social Care qualifications
• Free enhanced DBS check
• Cycle to Work Scheme (up to £1,000)
• Gym discounts (save up to £192 /year)
• Eye care and health cash plans
• 10% discount at B&Q
• Access to the Blue Light Card
• £200 for every successful employee referral
• 3% employer pension contribution
• 8 paid training days per year
• Access to apprenticeships and further qualifications
• Paid online induction and ongoing training
• Supportive team environment and continuous development
• 28 days annual leave

About Abbey Lodge

Abbey Lodge is a new, purpose‑built development consisting of 11 self‑contained one‑bedroom apartments, each with a spacious open‑plan kitchen, dining and living area, a private bathroom with shower, some apartments featuring en‑suite facilities, large shared gardens and car parking spaces at the rear.

Located in the heart of Fleetwood, a Victorian seaside town, the service is close to shops, cafés, pubs, restaurants, a traditional market, the promenade, Marine Hall, Memorial Park, the local museum, Affinity Outlet Shopping Centre, Aldi (very close), Asda and additional shops a little further away, excellent transport links via nearby bus routes and train stations in Blackpool, local GP surgery and dentist (within half a mile).

People supported at Abbey Lodge enjoy building independence, engaging with the local community, and pursuing interests such as cooking, gardening, shopping, day trips, and social activities.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, empowered, and able to be themselves. Our values – Caring, Honest, One Team, Innovative, Courageous, Equal – guide our culture and how we support each other every day.

Apply Today

Join Lifeways and be part of a team that truly makes a difference.

Take the next step in your care career – we’re excited to meet you!

Please note: We do not offer sponsorship.