Waking Night Support Worker - Driver (Mental Health)

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Ramsbottom; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday day off

Enhanced pension

Enhanced sick pay

Life Assurance (2x salary)

Healthcare plan / dental & optical

Job summary

Care in Mind is seeking a Mental Health Waking Night Support Worker (Driver Only) in the Ramsbottom/Bury area. The role involves night shifts from 8:30pm to 7:30am, weekends and bank holidays, with some daytime training. A full UK manual driving licence and calm, professional conduct are essential.

You will support young people aged 16–30 with mental health needs, maintain records, and assist with daily living tasks in a 6-bed home. Training and ongoing support are provided.

Qualifications

• Flexibility to work night shifts including weekends and bank holidays.
• Full UK Manual Driving Licence.
• Willingness to attend training on weekdays.
• Good written skills to write reports and record information accurately.
• Basic IT skills for completing forms, using an online care system, and emails.
• Good verbal communication and listening abilities.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries.
• Ability to remain calm in emergencies and support others.

Responsibilities

• Support young people at night, including interaction and wellbeing.
• Update online care records and provide effective handovers to day staff.
• Assist with daily living tasks and household duties.
• Medication administration and management as required.
• Handle incidents and de-escalation of challenging behaviours.
• Attend training and complete reports and audits.
• Work with the service car driving unsupervised.

Skills

Driver licence

Night shifts

Training on Weekdays

Written reports

Basic IT skills

Verbal communication

Professional boundaries

Calm under pressure

Flexibility

Listening skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Care

Job description

Care in Mind is seeking a Mental Health Waking Night Support Worker (Driver Only) in the Ramsbottom/Bury area. The role involves night shifts from 8:30pm to 7:30am, weekends and bank holidays, with some daytime training. A full UK manual driving licence and calm, professional conduct are essential.

You will support young people aged 16–30 with mental health needs, maintain records, and assist with daily living tasks in a 6-bed home. Training and ongoing support are provided.