Mental Health Support Worker - Bolton - Part Time

Care in Mind; Bolton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in mental health support seeks a dedicated Mental Health Support Worker to assist young people facing emotional difficulties. This part-time role offers the chance to make a significant impact on the lives of individuals aged 16-30, helping them navigate their challenges and prepare for adulthood. With a focus on a therapeutic approach, you'll be part of a team committed to providing compassionate care, ensuring that every young person achieves their personal goals. Join a supportive environment that values your contributions and offers numerous benefits, including professional development opportunities and a comprehensive healthcare plan.

Benefits

30 days holiday, increasing to 35 days

Paid training and induction

Healthcare CashPlan

Discounted gym memberships

Enhanced company pension

Life Assurance (2x annual salary)

Employee Assistance Programme

An additional day off for your birthday

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people with mental health needs is desirable.
• Willingness to attend training sessions during employment.

Responsibilities

• Support young people with self-harming, behavioral, and emotional difficulties.
• Maintain professional boundaries and provide calm support in emergencies.

Skills

Flexibility to work shifts

Good written skills

Basic IT skills

Effective verbal communication

Ability to maintain professional boundaries

Calmness in emergencies

Education

NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent in Care

Job description

Mental Health Support Worker, Young People

Location: Heaton, Bolton

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

Hours: Part Time, 20 hours per week

Essential Requirements of a Healthcare Support Worker

1. Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends and Bank Holidays
2. Willingness to attend training sessions held on weekdays during employment
3. Good written skills for reporting and recording information accurately
4. Basic IT skills for completing forms, using online care systems, and emailing
5. Effective verbal communication and listening skills
6. Ability to maintain professional boundaries
7. Calmness in emergencies and supporting others during difficult situations

Desirable Criteria

1. Full UK Driving Licence
2. NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent in Care
3. Previous experience working with young people with mental health needs

Care in Mind provides residential services for young people aged 16-30 years who require support with self-harming, behavioral, and emotional difficulties. Our goal is to support young people using a therapeutic approach to help them achieve their personal goals and prepare for transition to adult life.

Company Benefits

• 30 days holiday, increasing to 35 days including bank holidays
• An additional day off for your birthday
• Flexible part-time hours to suit your circumstances
• Opportunities for learning and development, including Level 3 in Adult Health & Social Care and support with the Care Certificate
• Paid training, induction, and DBS checks
• Healthcare CashPlan covering dental, optical, and other healthcare treatments
• Discounted gym memberships, online shopping discounts, free eye tests, and more
• Blue Light Card for shopping discounts
• Enhanced company pension
• Life Assurance (2x annual salary)
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
• Employee Assistance Programme and 24-hour Counselling Service

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Recruitment Department
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]