Mental Health Support Worker, Young People
Heaton, Bolton
£26227.50 - £27378.00 (Dependent on Experience, pro rata for part time hours)
Part Time 24 hours per week / 30 hours per week
Responsibilities
* Flexibility – 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 – role involves 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
* Driver with a full UK manual licence, cannot accept automatic. Must be willing to drive service car unsupervised.
* NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent in Care.
* Previous experience of working with young people who have mental health need.
Company Benefits
* Minimum 30 days holiday.
* An additional day off each year for your birthday.
* Enhanced company sick pay.
* Enhanced company pension.
* Enhanced maternity/paternity leave.
* Paid time off for fertility treatment.
* Life Assurance (2 x annual salary).
* 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.
* Employee Assistance Programme/24‑hour Counselling Service.
* Free eye tests and various other benefits.
* 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.
* We are a Mindful & Disability Confident Employer.
* We are a supporter of the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter.
* We are a Menopause Friendly Organisation.
* Long service awards.
* Social events including a Christmas party.
* Blue Light Card to access further shopping discounts.
* Refer a Friend Scheme (Up to £500 per referral).
* Free onsite parking.
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