Overview
Mental Health Senior Support Worker - West Yorkshire
The closing date is 14 September 2025
Location: Liversedge, West Yorkshire
Salary: £26,364 - £28,294.50 (based on experience)
Hours: Full Time 37.5 hours per week
Responsibilities
* Essential requirements of a Support Worker
* Flexibility - Your role will involve working shifts including weekends and Bank Holidays
* Must be able to attend training throughout employment which will be held on weekdays.
* Good written skills and the ability to write basic reports and record information accurately.
* Basic IT skills (Your role will involve some computer work, completing forms, using an online care system, and writing emails)
* Good verbal communication skills and the ability to listen to others.
* An ability to maintain a professional working boundary.
* Ability to remain calm in emergencies, supporting others during difficult situations.
* Desirable Criteria of a Support Worker
* Full UK Driving Licence
* NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent in Care
* Previous experience of working with young people who have mental health needs.
About us
Care in Mind provide residential services for young people aged 16-30 years old. The young people we care for often require a high level of support to assist with difficulties they may have from self-harming, behaviour, and emotional difficulties. Our aim is to support the young people using a therapeutic approach to help them achieve their individual goals, in preparation for transition to adult life.
Company Benefits
* Refer a Friend Scheme (Up to £500 per referral)
* 30 days holiday (Rising to 35 days with service including bank holidays)
* An additional day off each year for your birthday
* Opportunity to work part time hours if this suits your circumstances
* Excellent Learning and Development opportunities (Level 3 in Adult Health & Social Care and support with completion of the Care Certificate)
* Paid Training, Induction and DBS check
* Healthcare CashPlan with costs provided towards dental and optical care and a range of other healthcare treatments and benefits including discounted gym memberships, online shopping discounts, free eye tests and various other benefits
* Blue Light Card to access further shopping discounts
* Enhanced company pension
* Life Assurance (2 x annual salary)
* Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
* Employee Assistance Programme/24-hour Counselling Service
Details
Date posted: 03 September 2025
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: £26,364 to £28,294.50 a year Dependent on Experience
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 1176
Job locations
Lyndhurst Residential Service
Liversedge
WF157DG
Employer details
Employer name: Care In Mind
Address: Lyndhurst Residential Service
Liversedge
WF157DG
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Recruitment Department
jobs@careinmind.com
01616383285
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