Floating Mental Health Support Worker, Yorkshire, Driver with Car | Care in Mind

Care In Mind; Stockport; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

An organization supporting young people is seeking a Floating Mental Health Support Worker in Stockport. This role involves working with young people to promote independence through education, household tasks, and general life skills. Essential qualifications include a full UK driving licence and strong communication skills, with flexibility to work various shifts. The company offers extensive benefits including 30 days holiday and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

30 days holiday (rising to 35 with service)

Refer a Friend Scheme (up to £500)

Paid Training and Induction

Healthcare CashPlan

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence and access to a car.
• Good written skills to write basic reports.
• Basic IT skills for completing forms and emails.

Responsibilities

• Promote independence through education and household support.
• Update online care records and medication administration.
• Deliver care and support to young people with complex needs.

Skills

Flexibility for shifts including weekends

Full UK Driving Licence

Good written communication skills

Basic IT skills

Good verbal communication skills

Ability to maintain professional boundaries

Calmness in emergencies

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Care or equivalent

Job description

Floating Mental Health Support Worker, Young People

Driver with access to a car. Mileage will be paid.

Hub Based with travel to the Care in Mind portfolio - Yorkshire

£26,364 per annum

Full Time 37.5 hours per week









Essential requirements of a Floating Mental Health Support Worker
• Flexibility - Your role will involve working shifts including weekends and bank holidays
• Full UK Driving Licence and access to a car
• 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 Floating Mental Health Support Worker
• NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent in Care
• Previous experience of working with young people who have mental health needs

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
• Refer a Friend Scheme (Up to £500 per referral)
• 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 various other benefits
• Blue Light Card to access further shopping discounts
• Enhanced company pension
• Life Assurance (2 x annual salary)
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
• Employee Assistance Programme/24-hour Counselling Service



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 homely environment.


You will undertake a wide range of duties, which will involve direct and indirect care of young people who have complex mental health needs within the Care in Mind residential homes and various other settings e.g. college/leisure activities.

You will conduct multiple interventions involving the delivery of care to young people and to promote their independence ensuring continuity of care in accordance with Care in Mind policies and procedures.

The role of a floating support worker, is to work across the Care in Mind portfolio of services covering Yorkshire. Therefore you must have a Full UK driving licence with access to a car.

Previous care experience is desirable but 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.


This advert closes on Thursday 24 Jul 2025