Bank Mental Health Support Worker - Preston

NHS; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Preston is looking for a Bank Mental Health Support Worker to assist young people in a supportive residential environment. The role involves promoting independence, maintaining a welcoming space, and managing care documentation. No prior experience is required, as full training will be provided. This role offers flexible shifts, including evenings and weekends, making it ideal for those seeking to enhance their career in mental health support while working around their personal commitments.

Benefits

Statutory holiday entitlement

Paid training and induction

Free onsite parking

Long service awards

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Good written communication skills and the ability to write basic reports and record information accurately.
• Good verbal communication skills and the ability to listen to others.
• Basic IT skills for completing tasks and communication.
• An understanding of the issues young people face.

Responsibilities

• Work with young people to promote independence through support with education and life skills.
• Update online care records and complete medication administration.
• Maintain a tidy and welcoming environment for the young people.

Skills

Written communication skills

Verbal communication skills

Basic IT skills

Ability to work in a team

Education

Formal qualifications in care

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Bank Mental Health Support Worker - Preston

Bank Mental Health Support Worker - Flexible hours

Aston on Ribble, Preston

£12.60 per hour

Hours- as required.

Main duties of the job

Essential requirements of a Support Worker

• Good written skills and the ability to write basic reports and record information accurately.
• Good verbal communication skills and the ability to listen to others.
• Basic IT skills (Your role will involve some computer work, completing forms, using an online care system, and writing emails).
• An ability to maintain a professional working boundary.
• Ability to remain calm in emergencies, supporting others during difficult situations.

Care in Mind offer a full induction training so you will be required to attend this prior to commencing work.

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

• *Statutory holiday entitlement
• 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.
• Free onsite parking.

*Calculated as an average over the previous 12 weeks worked.

Job responsibilities

At Care in Mind our homes are always a hub of activity and energy where the young people can feel safe, and our staff enjoy coming to work. Your role will involve working with our young people to promote independence through support with education, household tasks and general life skills. You will also update online care records and complete medication administration. In addition, you will be responsible for the general upkeep and tidiness of the home ensuring the young people live in homely environment.

Previous care experience is not essential and full training will be provided. You will receive ongoing support and mentoring from our friendly residential and clinical team.

The job is highly rewarding and a great start to developing your career working with young people or enhancing your previous experience of mental health with the opportunity for excellent career development.

As a Bank Support Worker you will different shifts that fit in with your lifestyle and these will include evenings, weekends and bank holidays.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Do you have any formal qualifications in care?

Skills & Abilities

• Do you have the ability to work in a team?
• Do you have Good written communication skills and the ability to write basic reports and record information accurately?
• Do you have IT skills and the ability to write emails and use Microsoft office?
• Do you hold a clean driving license?

Experience

• Do you have an understanding or experience of the issues young people face?

Other

• Able to work shifts (including weekends, bank holidays where required to complete any necessary training)
• Do you have Good verbal communication skills and the ability to listen to others?

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.