Mental Health Night Support Worker

City of York Trading Ltd (WorkwithYork); York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local support service in York is seeking a Mental Health Night Support Worker to provide support in a recovery-focused housing environment. The role involves monitoring security, offering emotional support, and maintaining records. Previous experience in care is preferred, and a DBS check is required. Pay rates range from £13.86 to £16.63 per hour. Apply by contacting the provided email.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Workplace pension

Access to online training

Qualifications

• Have care experience; not essential in Mental Health but basic understanding required.
• Flexibility to meet different customer needs.
• Excellent communication skills with customers and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Monitor building security overnight.
• Provide emotional and practical support to customers.
• Maintain written and electronic records.

Skills

Care experience

Excellent communication skills

Basic IT skills

Job description

Overview

Temporary, ad hoc positions available with WorkwithYork. Our client is seeking a Mental Health Night Support Worker to support recovery-focused housing for adults with mental health problems by ensuring a safe environment overnight. Immediate start available.

Responsibilities

• Monitor building security overnight.
• Provide emotional and practical support to customers overnight as needed.
• Maintain written and electronic records and participate in administrative tasks such as photocopying and filing.
• Carry out general housekeeping duties as appropriate.

Requirements

• Have care experience; not essential in Mental Health, but must have a basic understanding of mental illness and its effects on individuals and the difficulties they may experience as a result.
• Flexibility of working style to meet the differing needs of customers using the services based in the unit.
• Excellent communication skills with customers and colleagues/other professionals.
• Basic IT skills (e.g., email, Word).
• Right to work in the United Kingdom.
• An Adults DBS on the Update Service or be willing to undertake a new one.

Pay and Hours

• Pay rates: £13.86 to £16.63 per hour.
• Hours: 9:30pm to 8:00am, 7 days a week, maximum 4 shifts per week.
• Weekly pay via online timesheets; includes workplace pension, holiday pay, and access to online training.

How to Apply

For more information, contact Kathryn at 01904 566066. To apply, complete our application form or send an up-to-date CV with details of 2 referees to [e-mail].

Equal Opportunity

WorkwithYork is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and expects all employees and temporary staff to share this commitment. An enhanced Criminal Record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service is required unless candidates already have a DBS on the Update Service.