Youth Mental Health Support Worker - Empower & Grow

NHS Jobs; Preston; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Care in Mind’s Willowhurst in Preston is seeking a Support Worker to help young people build independence through education, life skills, and daily tasks. You will support with household tasks, and help them access activities in the community.

You will also update online care records, administer medication, and assist with budgeting, shopping, cooking and travel training. Full training is provided; previous care experience is not essential.

Qualifications

• Previous care experience is not essential and full training will be provided.
• Strong patience, resilience and compassion when supporting young people.

Responsibilities

• Support with education, household tasks and life skills.
• Update online care records and administer medication.
• Assist with budgeting, cooking, transport and appointments.
• Help young people access activities and build social networks.

Skills

Patience

Resilience

Compassion

Job description

Care in Mind’s Willowhurst in Preston is seeking a Support Worker to help young people build independence through education, life skills, and daily tasks. You will support with household tasks, and help them access activities in the community.

You will also update online care records, administer medication, and assist with budgeting, shopping, cooking and travel training. Full training is provided; previous care experience is not essential.