Bank Mental Health Support Worker - Preston | Care in Mind

Care In Mind; Preston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A residential care provider in Preston seeks a Bank Mental Health Support Worker. This role involves supporting young people with their independence, maintaining a tidy home environment, and managing care records. Flexibility in working hours is offered, along with training and development opportunities. Ideal for those looking to start a rewarding career in mental health.

Benefits

Statutory holiday entitlement

Paid training and DBS check

Free onsite parking

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Good written skills to write reports and record information accurately.
• Good verbal communication skills to listen and interact with others.
• Basic IT skills for online systems and email communication.

Responsibilities

• Work with young people to promote independence through support.
• Update online care records and manage medication.
• Ensure the home environment is tidy and homely.

Skills

Good written skills

Good verbal communication skills

Basic IT skills

Ability to maintain professional boundaries

Calm under pressure

Job description

Overview

Bank Mental Health Support Worker - Flexible hours

Aston on Ribble, Preston

£12.60 per hour

Hours - as required.

Essential requirements

• 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.

About Care in Mind

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.

Role 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 a homely environment.

Role expectations and development

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 work different shifts that fit in with your lifestyle and these will include evenings, weekends and bank holidays.

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.

This advert closes on Sunday 9 Nov 2025