Youth Mental Health Support Specialist

MedGen; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shift patterns

Ongoing professional development

Meaningful impact on children’s lives

Job summary

MedGen Healthcare is seeking compassionate Mental Health Healthcare Assistants to support children and young people with complex mental health needs. You will work with ASD and ADHD populations, helping with routines, personal care, and emotional support in a structured environment.

This position offers flexibility in shift patterns, ongoing professional development, and a chance to make a meaningful difference in young lives while ensuring high-quality, person-centred care.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months UK experience as a Healthcare Assistant.
• Experience supporting individuals with Autism, ADHD and challenging behaviour.
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one).
• In-date PMVA training (or willingness to complete training).

Responsibilities

• Provide consistent emotional support to children experiencing anxiety, distress, or behavioural challenges.
• Support children with autism and ADHD to manage routines, transitions and sensory sensitivities.
• Assist with daily living activities, including personal care, mealtimes, hygiene, and routines.
• Implement behaviour support plans and positive behaviour strategies in line with care plans.
• Safely manage and de-escalate challenging behaviours using PMVA techniques where necessary.
• Maintain accurate, clear, and timely records of care provided and incidents.
• Promote a safe, nurturing, structured, and stimulating environment tailored to individual needs.

Skills

Strong communication

Relationship-building

Safeguarding knowledge

Professional boundaries

Calm under pressure

Job description

MedGen Healthcare is seeking compassionate Mental Health Healthcare Assistants to support children and young people with complex mental health needs. You will work with ASD and ADHD populations, helping with routines, personal care, and emotional support in a structured environment.

This position offers flexibility in shift patterns, ongoing professional development, and a chance to make a meaningful difference in young lives while ensuring high-quality, person-centred care.