Our teams say

After serving 12 years in the Army, Saul discovered a new passion during his transition to civilian life — mental health support.

Starting as a Bank Support Worker, Saul joined Independence Support (ISL) determined to use both his lived experience and professional background to make a difference. Just 18 months later, he is now Deputy Service Manager at our Middlewich Supported Living services.

In this video, Saul shares his journey, what inspired him to move into mental health, and why supporting people to improve their mental and physical wellbeing means so much to him.

At ISL, we believe in growing our own leaders and creating real career progression opportunities in supported living and mental health services.

If you’re looking for a rewarding career in mental health support, take a look at our current vacancies here: https://www.isl-org.uk/our-people/work-for-us/

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Ellie joined ISL after studying mental health at university, an opportunity she saw to gain more first hand experience, and putting her skills to good use.

Watch as Ellie talks about her day to day as a Support Worker at our Crewe Service and what she enjoys most!

Looking to really make a difference in a fulfilling new role? Take a look at our latest vacancies here: https://www.isl-org.uk/our-people/work-for-us/

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In this inspiring client story, Jamie shares how taking up boxing has helped him build confidence, routine, and focus — with the support of his support worker, Mo. 🥊

Together, they’ve shown how finding the right activity and encouragement can make a huge difference to someone’s wellbeing and independence.

Watch as Jamie and Mo talk about their journey, the progress Jamie has made, and how their shared passion for boxing has motivated them both.

💪 Keywords: support worker, mental health support, client journey, personal growth, confidence building, boxing motivation, supported living, empowerment, wellbeing, community support.

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Meet Mo – our incredible Service Manager at Chester!
After starting out in Rapid Response, Mo joined the Chester team to work more closely with clients on their recovery journeys. His passion and creativity shine through in everything he does – from introducing boxing sessions that are helping clients grow stronger physically and mentally, to stepping into the ring himself earlier this year and raising over £1,000 for our charity partner, Live Cheshire.

Mo brings energy, dedication and joy to the team every day – and we’re so proud to have him leading the way 👏💙

#TeamISL #RecoveryJourney #BoxingForWellbeing #CharityChampion

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When someone is in mental health crisis, every moment matters. Our Rapid Response workers are there to make sure patients feel safe, supported and cared for while waiting for the next step in their journey.

From offering a reassuring presence in A&E, to supporting staff on acute wards, and escorting patients safely between hospital and various mental health establishments.

This reel shows a glimpse of what it means to stand alongside someone in their most vulnerable moments.

#MentalHealthMatters #RapidResponse #HereForYou #NHS #MentalHealthSupport #MentalHealth #MentalHealthCrisis #Support #IndependenceSupport

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We’re incredibly excited to announce that Andrew Small, T33 Paralympic gold medallist, has joined our Crewecial Café team!

Through his sporting journey, Andrew has shown incredible resilience, determination, and understanding of overcoming life’s challenges. His experiences give him a unique ability to connect with and support people from all walks of life, including those facing varying mental health challenges.

We can’t wait to work together to enable more people to live independent lives in the community.

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The ISL Rapid Response Team took on the challenge of climbing Mount Snowdon – the highest peak in Wales. The team raised over £1,000 for local charity partner LIVE! Cheshire!

Route - Llanberis Path and descending via the Pyg Track.

#charitywalk #mountsnowdon

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Catch-up on our Colleague Journey series; showcasing short stories from ISL support workers and colleagues.

#supportworker #supportworkers #supportworkerlife

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Huge congratulations to MO for winning his boxing fight and raising over £1,000 for local charity partner Live! Cheshire! An incredible achievement both in and out of the ring—well done, Mo! 🥊

More to follow later this week on our blog with more photos and video footage of the exciting event!

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