Mental Health Support Worker, Full UK Manual Licence - Bury | Care in Mind

Care In Mind; Ramsbottom; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health support organization in Ramsbottom is seeking a Mental Health Support Worker to assist young individuals with mental health needs. Responsibilities include providing support for education and life skills, maintaining a safe home, and driving service vehicles. Candidates must have flexibility for shifts and a Full UK driving licence. Previous care experience is not essential as training will be provided. The role offers a fulfilling opportunity for personal development and a rewarding career in mental health.

Benefits

Minimum 30 days holiday

Enhanced company pension

Paid training and induction

Social events including a Christmas party

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Must have a Full UK driving licence and willing to drive service car.
• Must be able to attend training throughout employment.
• Basic IT skills are necessary for computer work and record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to young people with mental health needs.
• Assist with education and life skills.
• Maintain a safe and homely environment.

Skills

Flexibility

Good written skills

Basic IT skills

Good verbal communication skills

Ability to remain calm in emergencies

Education

NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent in Care

Job description

Mental Health Support Worker, Young People

Location: Ramsbottom, Bury.

Salary: £24,570 - £25,662 (Depending on experience).

Must be a driver, with a Full UK licence (manual licence only, cannot accept automatic). Must be willing to drive service car.

Full Time 37.5 hours per week.

Essential requirements of a Support Worker

• Flexibility – Work 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 (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.
• Ability to maintain a professional working boundary.
• Ability to remain calm in emergencies, supporting others during difficult situations.

Desirable Criteria of a 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 need.

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‑harm, 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.

At Care in Mind our homes are always a hub of activity and energy where the young people can feel safe, and our staff enjoy coming to work. Your role will involve working with our young people to promote independence through support with education, household tasks and general life skills. You will also update online care records and complete medication administration. In addition, you will be responsible for the general upkeep and tidiness of the home ensuring the young people live in a homely environment.

At our home in Bury, you will be working with young people who have a variety of mental health diagnoses including personality disorder, those who have difficult relationships with food and those who use self‑harm as a strategy to cope with their emotions. As such, you will be required to be patient and resilient as the support you will be providing to our young people will include supporting them to improve their relationship with food and managing incidents of self‑harm. When our young people are preparing for moving on positively from the home into the community, you will be supporting this transition through things such as: supporting them to self‑administer their own medication, re‑engage with education, access public transport and appointments independently. The young people enjoy in‑house activities such as arts/crafts, baking, cooking, board games and quiz/movie/theme nights. They also like going out in the community, on day trips to the beach or similar, shopping, eating out, bowling, walks, concerts and the cinema.

The home is a 6‑bed service. You will be working with an established, experienced and diverse staff team who all have a passion for supporting the young people to achieve their goals and help them move on to full independence.

Previous care experience is not essential and full training will be provided. You will receive ongoing support and mentoring from our friendly residential and clinical team.

The job is highly rewarding and a great start to developing your career working with young people or enhancing your previous experience of mental health with the opportunity for excellent career development.

This advert closes on Sunday 7 Dec 2025.