Mental Health Support Worker - Bolton - Part Time

NHS; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company providing residential services for young people is looking for a Healthcare Support Worker. This role involves supporting young individuals with mental health needs, promoting their independence, and ensuring a safe and engaging environment. Full training is provided, and the position offers part-time hours with various benefits including paid training and a healthcare cash plan.

Benefits

30 days holiday

Paid Training

Healthcare CashPlan

Enhanced company pension

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• No previous care experience is necessary as full training will be provided.
• Must have good written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support young people to promote independence through assistance with education and life skills.
• Administer medication and ensure the home remains tidy.

Skills

Flexibility

Good written communication

Basic IT skills

Good verbal communication

Calmness

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Care

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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

Part Time 20 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, behavioural 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, 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.

Job responsibilities

At Care in Mind, our homes are vibrant environments where young people feel safe, and staff enjoy their 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.

In our Bolton home, you will work with young people with various mental health diagnoses, including Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder and complex trauma, some of whom may self-harm. Patience, calmness, and resilience are essential, as your support will include helping them develop community relationships and manage incidents of self-harm.

You will support their transition to independence, including medication management, re-engagement with education, and accessing transport and appointments. Our young people enjoy activities like theme parks, horse riding, driving lessons, and camping, and you are encouraged to bring your hobbies to work and suggest new interests to keep experiences fun and engaging.

The home is a 5-bed property in Heaton, Bolton, close to local amenities. It is a well-maintained, homely environment with a large garden for outdoor activities and camping trips.

No previous care experience is necessary as full training and ongoing support will be provided. This role offers a rewarding start or development opportunity in working with young people or mental health.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Any formal qualifications or an NVQ in care?

Experience

• Previous experience working with young people with mental health needs.
• Experience working in a team.

Skills & Abilities

• Good written communication skills and ability to write basic reports and record information.
• IT skills, including writing emails and using Microsoft Office.
• Hold a clean driving license.

Other

• Good verbal communication skills and ability to listen to others.
• Ability to work shift patterns including bank holidays, weekends, and occasional nights.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, requiring a Disclosure check for any criminal convictions.