Youth Care & Eating Disorders Support Worker (Driving)

Care in Mind; Ledston; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday

Birthday day off

Enhanced pension

Life assurance

Free onsite parking

Employee assistance

DBS check support

Job summary

Care In Mind is seeking a Healthcare Support Worker for their Leeds area home, supporting young people with eating disorders and mental health needs. The role requires a manual driving licence, willingness to drive the service car, and shifts including weekends.

The position offers comprehensive benefits and training, with an emphasis on independence and transition to adult life for residents. You will work under supervision and contribute to medication administration and care planning.

Qualifications

• Essential: Flexibility to work weekends and bank holidays.
• Essential: Full UK manual driving licence (not automatic).
• Essential: Attend training on weekdays.
• Essential: Good written skills and ability to write basic reports.

Responsibilities

• Promote independence by supporting education, household tasks and life skills.
• Update online care records and perform medication administration.
• Maintain a tidy, homely environment for the young people.

Skills

Driving licence

IT skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Flexibility

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Care

Job description

Care In Mind is seeking a Healthcare Support Worker for their Leeds area home, supporting young people with eating disorders and mental health needs. The role requires a manual driving licence, willingness to drive the service car, and shifts including weekends.

The position offers comprehensive benefits and training, with an emphasis on independence and transition to adult life for residents. You will work under supervision and contribute to medication administration and care planning.