Job summary
Mental Health Support Worker, Young People
Offerton, Stockport
£24,570 - £25,662 (Dependent on Experience)(Pro rata for part-time hours)
Full Time 37.5 hours per week
Main duties of the job
Essential requirements of a Healthcare 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 Healthcare 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 provides residential services for young people aged 16-30 years old. The young people we care for often require a high level of support to address issues such as self-harming, behavioral challenges, and emotional difficulties. Our aim is to support these young people using a therapeutic approach to help them achieve their individual goals and prepare for transition to adult life.
Company Benefits
* 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 more
* Blue Light Card for 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: 09 May 2025
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: £24,570 to £25,662 per year, depending on experience
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 1120
Job locations: Elmhurst Residential Service, Offerton, Stockport, SK2 5QL
Job description
Job responsibilities
At Care in Mind, our homes are vibrant and energetic environments where young people feel safe, and staff enjoy coming to work. Your role involves supporting young people to promote independence through assistance with education, household tasks, and life skills. You will also update online care records, administer medication, and ensure the home remains tidy and homely.
Working at our Stockport home, you will support young people with various mental health diagnoses, including personality disorder, and those struggling with food relationships or self-harm. Patience and resilience are essential, as you will help them manage these challenges and support their transition to independence, including medication management, education, transport, and appointments. Our young people engage in activities such as festivals, walks in the Peak District, visits to the cinema, indoor golf, and local parks, ensuring no two shifts are the same.
The home is a spacious 4-bedroom detached property located conveniently between Stockport town centre and Marple, offering access to amenities and countryside. It features a well-maintained garden with a trampoline, football nets, dining area, flower beds, and vegetable patch.
No prior care experience is required as full training will be provided. You will receive ongoing support and mentoring from our friendly residential and clinical team. This role offers a rewarding start or continuation of a career working with young people or in mental health, with excellent opportunities for career development.
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