Mental Health Support Worker

Care in Mind; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health support service is seeking a Mental Health Support Worker to provide care for young people facing emotional difficulties. The role requires flexibility in working hours, effective communication skills, and the ability to remain calm in challenging situations. Ideal candidates will have experience or qualifications in care. This position is available in Bromborough, offering competitive pay and various benefits including substantial leave and development opportunities.

Benefits

Minimum 30 days holiday

Additional day off for birthday

Enhanced company sick pay

Life Assurance

Healthcare CashPlan

Paid training and DBS check

Social events including Christmas party

Discounts via Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Flexibility to work weekends and bank holidays.
• Attend training sessions during employment.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support young people with mental health needs.
• Maintain professional working boundaries.
• Assist in emergencies and manage challenging situations.

Skills

Flexibility to work shifts

Good written communication

Basic IT skills

Good verbal communication

Ability to remain calm in emergencies

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Care or equivalent

Job description

Care In Mind

Mental Health Support Worker - Bromborough

Closing date: 08 February 2026

Job summary

Mental Health Support Worker, Young People

Bromborough, Wirral

£24,570 to £25,662 per annum (Depending on experience). Pro rata for part‑time hours.

Full time: 37.5 hours per week. Part time: 25 hours per week.

Essential requirements

• Flexibility – able to work shifts including weekends and bank holidays.
• Attending training throughout employment (held on weekdays).
• Good written communication – ability to write basic reports and record information accurately.
• Basic IT skills (use of online care system, forms, email).
• Good verbal communication and listening skills.
• Maintain professional working boundaries.
• Remain calm in emergencies and support others during difficult situations.

Desirable criteria

• NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent in Care.
• Previous experience working with young people with mental health needs.
• Full UK driving licence (manual).

About us

Care In Mind provides residential services for young people aged 16‑30, supporting them with self‑harm, behaviour and emotional difficulties using a therapeutic approach to achieve their individual goals and prepare for transition to adult life.

Company benefits

• Minimum 30 days holiday.
• Additional day off each year for your birthday.
• Enhanced company sick pay.
• Enhanced company pension.
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave.
• Paid time off for fertility treatment.
• Life Assurance (2 × annual salary).
• Healthcare CashPlan – dental, optical and other benefits.
• Employee Assistance Programme / 24‑hour counselling service.
• Free eye tests.
• Excellent learning and development opportunities (Level 3 Adult Health & Social Care, Care Certificate).
• Paid training, induction and DBS check.
• Mindful & Disability Confident Employer.
• Supporter of Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter.
• Menopause Friendly Organisation.
• Long service awards.
• Social events including Christmas party.
• Blue Light Card for shopping discounts.
• Refer a Friend scheme (up to £500 per referral).
• Free onsite parking.

Details

Date posted: 26 January 2026

Pay scheme: Other

Salary: £24,570 to £25,662 a year (dependent on experience, pro‑rata for part‑time)

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full‑time, Part‑time

Reference number: RES:SF1267.0

Job location(s): Southfield Residential Service, Bromborough, CH6 2AF

Employer: Care In Mind (Southfield Residential Service, Bromborough, CH6 2AF)

Employer contact details

Recruitment Department, [e-mail], 01616 383 285