Support Worker, Chester
Independence Support Ltd (ISL) provides high-quality supported living services in Chester, empowering adults with complex mental health needs to live safely, confidently and as independently as possible. Our St Marks service supports 14 individuals in modern, self-contained apartments enhanced with advanced assistive technology, ensuring a safe and person-centred environment.
Our focus is on recovery, independence and meaningful engagement in the community, helping people build the skills and confidence they need to thrive.
Our Values
We operate a values-driven service built on:
- Positive – Encouraging people to reach their full potential
- Responsive – Acting quickly and thoughtfully to meet individual needs
- Courageous – Facing challenges with confidence and compassion
- Inclusive – Embracing diversity and valuing every individual’s strengths
These principles guide the high-quality mental health support we provide every day.
Join Our Team in Chester
We’re looking for flexible, compassionate and dedicated Support Workers who want to make a genuine difference. You don’t need years of experience — what matters most is your values, reliability and empathy.
If you’re passionate about supporting people to live fulfilling, independent lives, this could be the perfect opportunity.
What You’ll Do
As a Support Worker at St Marks, you will provide outcome-focused, person-centred support tailored to each individual’s needs. Your responsibilities may include:
- Supporting with medication management
- Teaching and developing independent living skills
- Assisting with daily routines and life tasks
- Encouraging community engagement and meaningful activities
- Providing emotional support and building positive, trusting relationships
- Supporting with tenancy management
- Liaising with healthcare and mental health professionals to ensure holistic support
Your role helps each person maintain stability, develop skills, and work towards long-term independence.
Who We’re Looking For
We are recruiting:
- Full-time Support Workers – 37.5 hours
- Part-time Support Workers – 23.5 hours
You must be able to work day and night shifts across a 7-day rota. A full induction and training package is provided.
⭐ Employee Benefits
All ISL employees benefit from:
- A rewarding role where you truly make a difference in people’s lives
- Valuable training and ongoing development opportunities
- Invitations to ISL company events, including our annual Awards Ceremony at the Midland Hotel Manchester
- Access to the Wisdom mental health & wellbeing app, including 24/7 live support
- Opportunities to participate in fundraising for our local charity partners
Additional Information
- All roles require an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references
- We do not offer sponsorship
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