Mental Health Waking Night Support Worker -UK Licence, St Helens

Care In Mind; St Helens; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health support organization in St Helens is seeking a Mental Health Waking Night Support Worker to provide care for young people requiring assistance with emotional difficulties. The role demands full manual UK driving license, flexibility including nights and weekends, and includes reporting and communication responsibilities. Competitive salary with substantial benefits including holidays, sick pay, and training opportunities.

Benefits

Minimum 30 days holiday

Enhanced company sick pay

Free eye tests

Paid Training and induction

Social events including a Christmas party

Blue Light Card discounts

Qualifications

• Must be a driver with a Full manual UK license.
• Willing to drive service car.
• Previous experience with young people with mental health needs is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support young people with a high level of care.
• Maintain professional boundaries and remain calm in emergencies.
• Produce basic reports and accurately record information.

Skills

Flexibility

Good written skills

Basic IT skills

Good verbal communication skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Care

Job description

Mental Health Waking Night Support Worker - UK Licence, St Helens

Closing date: 23 November 2025

Job Summary

Mental Health Waking Night Support Worker, Young People

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

Denton's Green, St Helens

£26,986.96 per annum

Full Time - 38.5 hours per week

Main duties of the job

• Essential requirements of a Support Worker
  • Flexibility - nights including weekends and bank holidays.
  • Attend training throughout employment on weekdays.
  • Good written skills; able to write basic reports and record information accurately.
  • Basic IT skills – use computer for forms, online care system, and emails.
  • Good verbal communication skills and ability to listen.
  • Maintain professional working boundary.
  • Remain calm in emergencies, supporting others during difficult situations.
  • Driver only – full manual UK licence.
• Desirable Criteria of a Support Worker
  • Full UK Driving Licence
  • NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent in Care
  • Previous experience with young people with mental health needs.

About us

Care in Mind provides 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 ocular care and a range of other healthcare treatments and benefits including discounted gym memberships and 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.
• Mindful & Disability Confident Employer.
• Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter supporter.
• Menopause Friendly Organisation.
• Long service awards.
• Social events including a Christmas party.
• Blue Light Card for shopping discounts.
• Refer a Friend Scheme (Up to £500 per referral).
• Free onsite parking.

Details

Date posted: 12 November 2025

Pay scheme: Other

Salary: £26,986.96 per annum (£13.48 per hour)

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full‑time

Reference number: RES:RB1215

Job locations: Rosebank Residential Service, Denton's Green, WA10 6AF

Employer details

Employer name: Care In Mind

Address: Rosebank Residential Service, Denton's Green, WA10 6AF

Contact details

Recruitment Department: [e-mail], 01616383285