Mental Health Support Worker, Full UK Manual Licence - Stockport

Care in Mind; Stockport; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider for young individuals is seeking a Healthcare Support Worker to aid young people aged 16-30, who often require extensive support due to mental health issues. The role involves working flexible shifts including weekends and holidays. Ideal candidates will have good written and verbal communication skills, basic IT capabilities, and ideally an NVQ Level 2 qualification in Care. Benefits include generous leave, enhanced pay, and excellent training opportunities.

Benefits

Minimum 30 days holiday

Enhanced company sick pay

Paid Training and Induction

Employee Assistance Programme

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Must be able to attend training throughout employment held on weekdays.
• Previous experience of working with young people with mental health needs is desirable.
• Full UK Driving Licence is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work shifts including weekends and Bank Holidays.
• Write basic reports and record information accurately.
• Maintain a professional working boundary.

Skills

Good written skills

Basic IT skills

Good verbal communication

Flexibility

Ability to remain calm in emergencies

Education

NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent in Care

Job description

Core Responsibilities

• 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 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-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.