Mental Health Support Worker - Manual Driving Licence, Huddersfield

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Huddersfield is seeking a part-time Mental Health Support Worker focused on young people. The role involves promoting independence, offering emotional support, and maintaining a homely environment. Candidates need to hold a full UK manual driving licence and demonstrate good communication skills. With a salary ranging from £24,570 to £25,662 based on experience, this position offers training and an opportunity to make a real difference in young people's lives.

Benefits

Minimum 30 days holiday

Enhanced company sick pay

Paid training and induction

Healthcare CashPlan

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence (manual only) required.
• Previous experience of working with young people with mental health needs is desirable.
• Must be able to attend training throughout employment on weekdays.

Responsibilities

• Promote independence through support with education and life skills.
• Provide emotional support to young people managing mental health challenges.
• Ensure the physical upkeep and cleanliness of the residential home.

Skills

Flexibility

Good written communication 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

Job Summary

Mental Health Support Worker, Young People

Fixby, Huddersfield

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

£24,570 – £25,662 (based on experience) (pro rata for part‑time hours)

Part‑time 25 hours per week

Main duties of the job

Essential requirements of a 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 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 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
• One 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 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.

Other Information

Date posted: 05 December 2025

Pay scheme: Other

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

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part‑time

Reference number: RES:WS1193.2

Job locations: Woodside Residential Service, Fixby, HD22HA

Job responsibilities

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 Huddersfield, you will be working with young people who have a variety of mental health diagnoses including personality disorder, difficulties with food, and self‑harm strategies. You will be required to be patient and resilient as the support you provide will include helping them improve their relationship with food and managing incidents of self‑harm. A number of our young people are preparing for a positive transition into the community, so you will support this transition through self‑administration of medication, re‑entry into education, accessing public transport, and appointments independently. Our young people are adventurous and enjoy activities such as theme parks, rock climbing and go ape, meaning there will never be a dull moment on shift. The home is a 5‑bed service located near a wooded area of Huddersfield, providing scenic local walks. It is also a short drive or bus journey from the centre of Huddersfield and Brighouse, close to many local amenities. The house is a large, well‑maintained, homely property with huge grounds suitable for growing veg and playing outdoor games.

Previous care experience is not essential; 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 offers an excellent start to developing your career with young people or enhancing your previous mental‑health experience, with opportunities for career development.

Person Specification

Qualifications (Desirable)

• Do you have any formal qualifications in care?

Experience (Essential)

• Understanding of the issues young people face
• Previous experience of working with young people who have mental health needs
• Experience of working in a team

Skills (Essential)

• Good written communication skills and the ability to write basic reports and record information accurately
• IT skills and ability to write emails and use Microsoft Office
• A full UK driving licence holder, with a manual licence only

Other (Essential)

• Able to work shifts (including weekends, bank holidays where required to complete any necessary training)
• Good verbal communication skills and ability to listen to others

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and therefore a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be made to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Care In Mind

Woodside Residential Service, Fixby, HD22HA

Website: https://www.careinmind.co.uk/