Mental Health Support Worker - Stockport

Care in Mind; Stockport; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in mental health support is looking for a Mental Health Support Worker to assist young people aged 16-30. This role involves providing high levels of support, maintaining professionalism, and working flexible shifts. The ideal candidate will possess good communication skills and a caring attitude, with opportunities for training and professional development.

Benefits

30 days holiday

Paid Training

Healthcare CashPlan

Enhanced company pension

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Must be able to attend training throughout employment.
• Previous experience with young people who have mental health needs is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support young people with mental health difficulties.
• Maintain professional working boundaries.
• Work shifts including weekends and Bank Holidays.

Skills

Flexibility

Good written skills

Basic IT skills

Good verbal communication skills

Ability to remain calm in emergencies

Education

NVQ Level 2 qualification in Care

Job description

Mental Health Support Worker, Young People

Offerton, Stockport

£24570 - £25662 (Dependent on Experience)(Pro rata for part time hours)

Full Time 37.5 hours per week

Essential Requirements Of a Healthcare 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 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

• 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
  
  

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Recruitment Department Job title: Recruitment Department Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01616383285