Youth Mental Health Support Worker — Flexible Part-Time Role

Care In Mind; Kirklees; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Minimum 30 days holiday

Birthday day off

Enhanced pension

Maternity/Paternity leave

Life Assurance (2x salary)

Healthcare CashPlan

Employee Assistance Programme

Free eye tests

Onsite parking

Job summary

Care In Mind in West Yorkshire seeks a Mental Health Support Worker for our Liversedge home. You will support young people aged 16-30 with mental health needs, promoting independence in education, housing tasks and daily living skills, while updating online care records and assisting with medication as needed.

You will cover shifts including weekends and bank holidays, hold a full UK driving licence, complete required training, and contribute to a safe, supportive home.

Qualifications

• Flexibility to work weekends and bank holidays.
• Full UK manual driving licence (not automatic).
• Willingness to attend training throughout employment on weekdays.
• Ability to write basic reports and record information accurately.
• Good IT and email skills with care system usage.
• Ability to remain calm in emergencies and maintain boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Support and promote independence for young people in education and daily living.
• Update online care records and administer/assist with medications as required.
• Maintain a clean, homely environment and support with household tasks.
• Engage in activities and outings described by the care plan.

Skills

Driving licence (Full UK)

Written communication

IT skills

Verbal communication

Professional boundaries

Calm under pressure

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Care

Tools

Online care system

Job description

Care In Mind in West Yorkshire seeks a Mental Health Support Worker for our Liversedge home. You will support young people aged 16-30 with mental health needs, promoting independence in education, housing tasks and daily living skills, while updating online care records and assisting with medication as needed.

You will cover shifts including weekends and bank holidays, hold a full UK driving licence, complete required training, and contribute to a safe, supportive home.