Mental Health Support Worker - Part Time, Huddersfield (Band 1) - Mental Health Support Worker [...]

Care in Mind; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

A forward-thinking organization is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Support Worker to join their passionate team in Huddersfield. This role involves providing essential support to young individuals facing mental health challenges, helping them navigate their journey towards independence. You will engage in meaningful activities, promote life skills, and create a nurturing environment. With a commitment to staff development, this position offers excellent training opportunities and a supportive team. If you are looking to make a real difference in the lives of young people while advancing your career in care, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Refer a Friend Scheme

30 days holiday

Birthday day off

Paid Training and Induction

Healthcare CashPlan

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced company pension

Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Must have good written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic IT skills required for report writing and care records.
• Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Support young people in developing independence and life skills.
• Maintain care records and assist with medication administration.
• Promote a safe and engaging environment for young people.

Skills

Flexibility in shift work

Good written communication

Basic IT skills

Verbal communication skills

Ability to remain calm in emergencies

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Care

Formal qualifications in care

Tools

Microsoft Office

Online care system

Job description

At Care in Mind, we recognise that the key to our success is thededicationandcommitmentof our workforce. Without them, we would not be able to provide thebest careand support to our young people. It is important to us that our staff arevaluedand recognised for the work they do and we believe insupportingour staff to achieve theirfull potentialthroughtraining andcareer developmentopportunities.

When you join Care in Mind you will be part of a team who arepassionateabout providing individualised care. Our staff are dedicated to thesuccessfultransition of young people to greater levels of independence and we have helped many to live increasingly happy and fulfilled lives, without the need for re-admission to mental health services.

To find out more about the unique roles within Care in Mind please click here to read our team interviews.

Mental Health Support Worker - Part Time, Huddersfield

Band 1

Main area Mental Health Support Worker Grade Band 1 Contract Permanent: Part Time Hours Part time - 25 hours per week (You will be required to work shift patterns which will include weekends and bank holidays.) Job ref 1117

Site Woodside Residential Service Town Fixby Salary £24,570 - £25,662 Dependent on Experience (pro rata for part time) Salary period Yearly Closing 18/05/2025 23:59

Job overview

Fixby, Huddersfield

£24570 - £25662 (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.

Working for our organisation

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

• Refer a Friend Scheme (Up to £500 per referral)
• 30 days holiday (Rising to 35 days with service including bank holidays)
• An additional day off each year for your birthday
• Opportunity to work part time hours if this suits your circumstances
• 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
• 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, free eye tests and various other benefits
• Blue Light Card to access further shopping discounts
• Enhanced company pension
• Life Assurance (2 x annual salary)
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
• Employee Assistance Programme/24-hour Counselling Service

Detailed job description and main 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 homely environment.

At our home in Huddersfield, you will be working with young people who have a variety of mental health diagnosis 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. A number of our young people are preparing for moving on positively from Woodside into the community, therefore you will be supporting this transition through things such as: supporting them to self-administer their own medication, getting back into education, accessing public transport and appointments independently. Our young people are very adventurous and engage in a variety of activities including going to theme parks, rock climbing and go ape so there will never be a dull moment when you are on shift. The home is a 5-bed service and is located near a wooded area of Huddersfield which provides scenic local walks. It is also a short drive or bus journey away from the centre of Huddersfield and Brighouse so is close enough to numerous local amenities. The house is a picturesque, large property which is well maintained and homely, making it a lovely environment to work in. There are also huge grounds attached to the house, making it a perfect place for growing veg and playing outdoor games.

Previous care experience is not essentialand 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.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Do you have any formal qualifications in care?

Experience

• An 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

• Good written communication skills and the ability to write basic reports and record information accurately
• IT skills and the ability to write emails and use Microsoft office
• To have a full clean driving license

Other

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

Additional Information

• Please note that training will be 6 days held at our Head Office in Stockport – reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.
• Please note that we do not accept CV’s and the application must be completed in full.
• Care in Mind operates a safer recruitment process and as part of this process the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
• We are an equal opportunities employer who values diversity and positively encourages applications of all ages from all sections of the community.
• We reserve the right to close the advert early, should we appoint a suitable candidate.
• Please note that if this is role is over 20 hours per week and you hold a student visa, you must have finished education and be able to apply for an appropriate visa to work the required hours.
• We do not have a licence to be able to offer sponsorships, therefore we cannot offer this to candidates now or in the future.

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