Mental Health Support Worker - Stockport

NHS; Stockport; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Support Worker to assist young individuals facing mental health challenges. This rewarding position involves providing essential support, promoting independence, and engaging in activities that enhance the lives of young people. You will work in a vibrant environment, ensuring safety and well-being while helping them navigate their journey towards adulthood. With comprehensive training and development opportunities, this role is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the mental health field.

Benefits

30 days holiday

Paid Training

Healthcare CashPlan

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced company pension

Life Assurance

Birthday day off

Discounted gym memberships

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Blue Light Card for shopping discounts

Qualifications

• Must be able to attend training throughout employment.
• Good written skills and the ability to write basic reports.

Responsibilities

• Support young people to promote independence through education and life skills.
• Update online care records and administer medication.

Skills

Flexibility

Good written skills

Basic IT skills

Good verbal communication

Ability to remain calm in emergencies

Education

NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent in Care

Job description

Job summary

Mental Health Support Worker, Young People

Offerton, Stockport

£24,570 - £25,662 (Dependent on Experience)(Pro rata for part-time hours)

Full Time 37.5 hours per week

Main duties of the job

Essential requirements of a Healthcare Support Worker

• Flexibility - Your role will involve working shifts including weekends and Bank Holidays
• Must be able to attend training throughout employment which will be held on weekdays
• Good written skills and the ability to write basic reports and record information accurately
• Basic IT skills (Your role will involve some computer work, completing forms, using an online care system, and writing emails)
• Good verbal communication skills and the ability to listen to others
• An ability to maintain a professional working boundary
• Ability to remain calm in emergencies, supporting others during difficult situations

Desirable Criteria of a Healthcare Support Worker

• Full UK Driving Licence
• NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent in Care
• Previous experience of working with young people who have mental health needs

About us

Care in Mind provides residential services for young people aged 16-30 years old. The young people we care for often require a high level of support to address issues such as self-harming, behavioral challenges, and emotional difficulties. Our aim is to support these young people using a therapeutic approach to help them achieve their individual goals and prepare for transition to adult life.

Company Benefits

• 30 days holiday (Rising to 35 days with service including bank holidays)
• An additional day off each year for your birthday
• Opportunity to work part-time hours if this suits your circumstances
• Excellent Learning and Development opportunities (Level 3 in Adult Health & Social Care and support with completion of the Care Certificate)
• Paid Training, Induction, and DBS check
• Healthcare CashPlan with costs provided towards dental and optical care and a range of other healthcare treatments and benefits including discounted gym memberships, online shopping discounts, free eye tests, and more
• Blue Light Card for shopping discounts
• Enhanced company pension
• Life Assurance (2 x annual salary)
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
• Employee Assistance Programme/24-hour Counselling Service

Details

Date posted: 09 May 2025

Pay scheme: Other

Salary: £24,570 to £25,662 per year, depending on experience

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 1120

Job locations: Elmhurst Residential Service, Offerton, Stockport, SK2 5QL

Job description

Job responsibilities

At Care in Mind, our homes are vibrant and energetic environments where young people feel safe, and staff enjoy coming to 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, administer medication, and ensure the home remains tidy and homely.

Working at our Stockport home, you will support young people with various mental health diagnoses, including personality disorder, and those struggling with food relationships or self-harm. Patience and resilience are essential, as you will help them manage these challenges and support their transition to independence, including medication management, education, transport, and appointments. Our young people engage in activities such as festivals, walks in the Peak District, visits to the cinema, indoor golf, and local parks, ensuring no two shifts are the same.

The home is a spacious 4-bedroom detached property located conveniently between Stockport town centre and Marple, offering access to amenities and countryside. It features a well-maintained garden with a trampoline, football nets, dining area, flower beds, and vegetable patch.

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 offers a rewarding start or continuation of a career working with young people or in mental health, with excellent opportunities for career development.