Child & Adolescent Mental Health Support Worker - Flexible Shifts

MedGen; Yate; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay (£22.25-£28/hour)

Flexible shift patterns

Ongoing professional development

Job summary

MedGen Healthcare is seeking compassionate Mental Health Support Workers to provide high-quality care to children and young people with complex mental health needs in the UK.

You will support autism and ADHD, help manage routines, and maintain records while using PMVA techniques when required. We offer flexible shifts and ongoing professional development within a supportive, CQC-regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months UK experience as Mental Health Support Worker.
• Experience supporting individuals with Autism, ADHD, and challenging behaviour.
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain).
• In-date PMVA training (or willingness to complete).
• Ability to provide a clinical reference.

Responsibilities

• Provide consistent emotional support and reassurance to children experiencing anxiety, distress, or behavioural challenges.
• Support children with autism and ADHD to manage routines, transitions, and sensory sensitivities.
• Assist with daily living activities, including personal care, mealtimes, hygiene, and maintaining a structured routine.
• Implement behaviour support plans and positive behaviour strategies in line with care plans.
• Safely manage and de-escalate challenging behaviours using PMVA techniques where necessary.
• Maintain accurate, clear, and timely records of care provided and incidents.
• Promote a safe, nurturing, structured, and stimulating environment tailored to individual needs.

Skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Safeguarding

Professional boundaries

Calm under pressure

Job description

MedGen Healthcare is seeking compassionate Mental Health Support Workers to provide high-quality care to children and young people with complex mental health needs in the UK.

You will support autism and ADHD, help manage routines, and maintain records while using PMVA techniques when required. We offer flexible shifts and ongoing professional development within a supportive, CQC-regulated environment.