Mental Health Support Worker, Full UK Licence - Preston

Care in Mind; Preston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive health organization in the UK seeks a Healthcare Support Worker dedicated to providing residential services for young people aged 16-30 with mental health needs. The role involves working shifts, attending training, and supporting individuals through difficulties, including emotional challenges. Applicants must possess good communication and IT skills. Employee benefits include 30+ days of holiday, enhanced sick pay, and various wellbeing initiatives. This is an opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of vulnerable young people.

Benefits

Minimum 30 days holiday

Enhanced company sick pay

Healthcare CashPlan

Excellent Learning and Development opportunities

Free onsite parking

Refer a Friend Scheme

Qualifications

• Must be able to attend training throughout employment.
• Good written skills for reporting and recording information accurately.
• An understanding of safeguarding and confidentiality.

Skills

Flexibility

Good verbal communication skills

Basic IT skills

Ability to remain calm in emergencies

Education

NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent in Care

Job description

Key Requirements

• 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 understanding of the issues around confidentiality
• An understanding of safeguarding
• A professional working boundary between staff and service users
• 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

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

• Minimum 30 days holiday
• An 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 x annual salary)
• 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.
• Employee Assistance Programme/24-hour Counselling Service.
• Free eye tests and various other benefits.
• 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.
• We are a Mindful & Disability Confident Employer.
• We are a supporter of the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter.
• We are a Menopause Friendly Organisation.
• Long service awards.
• Social events including a Christmas party.
• Blue Light Card to access further shopping discounts
• Refer a Friend Scheme (Up to £500 per referral)
• Free onsite parking.