Bank Mental Health Support Worker - West Yorkshire

Care in Mind; Liversedge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Care in Mind is seeking a Bank Mental Health Support Worker to provide essential support to young people aged 16-30. This role involves promoting independence through education and life skills, with flexible hours on a zero-hour contract. Full training is provided, making it an ideal opportunity for those looking to start or develop a career in mental health.

Benefits

Flexible working

Full induction training

Qualifications

• No prior care experience required as full training will be provided.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries.
• Understanding of issues faced by young people.

Responsibilities

• Support young people to promote independence through education and life skills.
• Update online care records and complete medication administration.
• Assist with household tasks and ensure a tidy environment.

Skills

Good written communication skills

Good verbal communication skills

Basic IT skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Care in Mind, we recognise that the key to our success is the dedication and commitment of our workforce. Without them, we would not be able to provide the best care and support to our young people. It is important to us that our staff are valued and recognised for the work they do, and we believe in supporting our staff to achieve their full potential through training and career development opportunities.

When you join Care in Mind, you will be part of a team that is passionate about providing individualised care. Our staff are dedicated to the successful transition of young people to greater levels of independence. We have helped many to live increasingly happy and fulfilled lives, often without the need for re-admission to mental health services.

To find out more about the unique roles within Care in Mind, please click here to read our team interviews.

Bank Mental Health Support Worker - West Yorkshire

Band 1

Main area: Bank Mental Health Support Worker, Grade Band 1, Contract: Bank Hours

• Flexible working
• Other

Zero hours per week (Zero hour contract). Job ref 1124

Site: Lyndhurst Residential Services, Town: Liversedge, West Yorkshire. Salary: £12.60 per hour. Salary period: Hourly. Closing date: 27/05/2025 23:59

Job overview

Liversedge, West Yorkshire

£12.60 per hour

Zero-hour contract

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 (including completing forms, using an online care system, and writing emails).
• An ability to maintain professional boundaries.
• Ability to remain calm in emergencies and support others during difficult situations.

Care in Mind offers a full induction training, which you are required to attend before starting work.

Working for our organisation

Care in Mind provides residential services for young people aged 16-30. The young people often require high levels of support for issues like self-harming, behaviour, and emotional difficulties. Our aim is to support them using a therapeutic approach to help achieve their individual goals and prepare for transition to adult life.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Our homes are vibrant environments where young people feel safe, and staff enjoy their 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, complete medication administration, and ensure the home remains tidy and homely.

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 is highly rewarding and a great way to start or develop your career working with young people or in mental health, with excellent opportunities for career progression.

As a Bank Support Worker, you will work various shifts including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Do you have any formal qualifications in care?

Experience

• Ability to work shifts including weekends and bank holidays as needed for training.
• Previous team experience.
• Understanding of issues faced by young people.

Skills

• Good written communication and report-writing skills.
• IT skills, including email and Microsoft Office.
• Do you hold a clean driving license?

Other

• Good verbal communication skills and the ability to listen to others.

Additional Information

• Training will be 6 days at our Head Office in Stockport, with expenses reimbursed.
• Applications must be completed in full; CVs are not accepted.
• Successful candidates will undergo an enhanced DBS check as part of our safer recruitment process.
• We are an equal opportunities employer that values diversity and encourages applications from all community sections.
• We reserve the right to close the advert early if a suitable candidate is found.
• If working over 20 hours per week and holding a student visa, you must have completed your education and be eligible to apply for an appropriate visa.
• We cannot offer sponsorship now or in the future.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020, requiring an enhanced DBS check.