Youth Mental Health Support Worker | Crisis & Recovery

Paragon Social Care Limited; Warboys; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual dress

3-day training

Trauma-informed care

Professional development

Regular supervision

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Paragon Social Care Limited is seeking a Mental Health Support Worker to join our crisis support team in Peterborough/Cambridgeshire. You will work with a young person aged 11–17 with complex emotional and mental health needs, providing daily living support, emotional safety, and relationship-based care.

The role requires trauma-informed guidance, recording incidents, collaboration with CAMHS and social workers, and flexible 12-hour shifts including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Experience within prison services, secure setting or hospital would be a bonus as well as mental health, youth work, social care, or psychology qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Support Daily Living and Routines- Encourage engagement in daily routines and activities that promote stability, structure, and wellbeing within the home. Plan and participate in various activities and fun days out to promote social and recreational development.
• Provide Therapeutic Support and Guidance- Use evidence-based techniques (e.g.Trauma informed, grounding, emotional regulation strategies) to support recovery and help build the young person’s resilience. Prioritise the safety and security of the young person at all times.
• Maintain Accurate Records- Document all incidents, interventions, and communications in accordance with safeguarding, legal, and requirements for the organisation.
• Participate in Supervision and Training- Engage in regular supervision, reflective practice, and mandatory training to maintain professional standards and emotional resilience.
• Transporting the Young Person- Ensuring the young person is taken to appointments, activities or education as accordingly.
• Work Collaboratively with Key Stakeholders- Liaise with external professionals (e.g. CAMHS, social workers, emergency services) to ensure coordinated care and appropriate escalation when needed.

Job description

Paragon Social Care Limited is seeking a Mental Health Support Worker to join our crisis support team in Peterborough/Cambridgeshire. You will work with a young person aged 11–17 with complex emotional and mental health needs, providing daily living support, emotional safety, and relationship-based care.

The role requires trauma-informed guidance, recording incidents, collaboration with CAMHS and social workers, and flexible 12-hour shifts including evenings and weekends.