Low Mood / Depression
Low Mood / Depression It is normal to feel a bit down, sad, or ‘low’ at times but sometimes it can get a lot worse than that. When you feel down you often do not get as much pleasure from things anymore and everything might feel like it is harder e.g., getting out of bed, […]
Support Worker- Behaviour/ Psychology/ Mental Health
Salary: £24, 518- £26,518 (pro rata part time)
Hours: Full time & Part time
Location: Delivery across Northwest, office base Bolton, BL4 with use of other offices available upon request
Closing Date: 11th May 2023
Developing independent life skills

We were aiming to improve communication skills between the boys, build positive relations between the brothers improving their social skills and teamwork, which will also develop their life skills.
Supporting emotional recognition and better controlling negative behaviours

We were aiming to improve communication skills between the boys, build positive relations between the brothers improving their social skills and teamwork, which will also develop their life skills.
A young person now in education and living more independently

We were aiming to improve communication skills between the boys, build positive relations between the brothers improving their social skills and teamwork, which will also develop their life skills.
Improving The Relationship Of 3 Brothers

We were aiming to improve communication skills between the boys, build positive relations between the brothers improving their social skills and teamwork, which will also develop their life skills.
Dai’s Story
IPS staff implemented a blend of individual and teamwork-based activities, using outdoor space and their home which including cooking, meal creation and baking.
Charlie’s Story
Need: Anxiety, ASD, ADHD, kidney dysplasia, aggressive and challenging behaviour. Family at breaking point. Intervention: IPS applied a psychological formulation completed by our inhouse Clinical Psychologist to support the client and family. A child-led special play and physical activities plan to improve emotional regulation. NVR training and psycho education provided to parents, with transitioning support […]
Beth’s Story
Need: ASD, complex trauma, emotionally unstable personality disorder and regularly presenting at A&E Intervention: IPS staff worked on improving; communication skills, self-confidence and independent living skills. They also highlighted the importance of B engaging with professionals to develop effective, personalised support plans. Outcome: Greatly improved self-awareness, able to verbalise feelings and emotions, actively engaged in […]
Andy’s Story
Need: 18, diagnosed with autism, OCD and anxiety, in hospital refusing to eat. Intervention: A coordinated approach with CAMHS, Social Work Team, School Safeguarding and Psychological support. The IPS team worked hard to; establish a routine for taking medication, offered support with food preparation skills and an eating schedule as well as the client and […]







