Bank Mental Health Support Worker - Preston | Care in Mind

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

Job summary

A supportive care organization in Preston is looking for a Bank Mental Health Support Worker to help young people promote independence. The role includes assisting with education, life skills, and daily tasks while maintaining a respectful and professional environment. Full training is provided, making it an excellent opportunity for those looking to start or enhance their career in mental health. Flexible hours including evenings and weekends are available to fit around your lifestyle.

Benefits

Statutory holiday entitlement

Paid Training and DBS check

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Good written communication skills for report writing.
• Good verbal communication skills for effective listening.
• Basic IT skills for computer work and using an online care system.
• Ability to maintain a professional boundary in a care setting.
• Remain calm during emergencies while supporting others.

Responsibilities

• Support young people with education, household tasks, and life skills.
• Update online care records and administer medication.
• Ensure the home is tidy and homely for the residents.

Skills

Good written skills

Good verbal communication skills

Basic IT skills

Ability to maintain professional boundaries

Ability to remain calm in emergencies

Job description

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.

Training & Induction

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

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.

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.

Role Responsibilities

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.

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.

Bank Hours & Shifts

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

Apply Before

This advert closes on Tuesday 30 Dec 2025