Overview
Mental Health Support Worker, Young People – Offerton, Stockport
Salary: £24,570 - £25,662 per year (dependent on experience). Full time, 37.5 hours per week. Closing date: 14 September 2025.
Responsibilities
* Flexibility to work shifts including weekends and bank holidays
* Attend training throughout employment (weekday sessions)
* Write basic reports and record information accurately
* Perform basic IT tasks, complete forms, use an online care system, and write emails
* Demonstrate good verbal communication and listening skills
* Maintain professional working boundaries
* Remain calm in emergencies and support others during difficult situations
Qualifications
* Desirable: Full UK Driving Licence
* Desirable: NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent in Care
* Desirable: 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.
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 suitable
* Excellent Learning and Development opportunities (Level 3 in Adult Health & Social Care, Care Certificate support)
* Paid Training, Induction and DBS check
* Healthcare Cash Plan with contributions toward dental and optical care and other health benefits
* Blue Light Card for 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: £24,570 to £25,662 per year (dependent on experience)
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full-time
* Reference number: 1177
* Job locations: Elmhurst Residential Service, Offerton, Stockport, SK2 5QL
* Employer: Care In Mind
* Address: Elmhurst Residential Service, Offerton, Stockport, SK2 5QL
Employer contact
Recruitment Department
jobs@careinmind.com
01616 383285
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