Youth Mental Health Support Worker - Part Time

Care in Mind; Moortown; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday day off

Enhanced pension

DBS check paid

Healthcare plan

Job summary

Care in Mind is seeking a part-time Support Worker for our Leeds home. The role is 20 hours per week with early and late shifts, including weekends and bank holidays, helping young people aged 16-30 who have mental health needs and eating disorders with education, daily living skills and medication administration.

You will update care records, work within a therapeutic framework, and receive full training. Applicants must have UK right to work; driving licence is desirable; comprehensive

Qualifications

• Flexible shifts including weekends and bank holidays.
• Ability to write basic reports and keep records accurately.
• Full UK manual driving licence (preferred).
• Full training provided; no prior care experience required.

Responsibilities

• Support young people to promote independence in education, household tasks and life skills.
• Update online care records and administer medications.
• Help ensure a safe, homely environment and manage incidents per policy.

Skills

Flexibility

Written communication

Verbal communication

IT skills

Professional boundaries

Calm under pressure

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Care

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Care in Mind is seeking a part-time Support Worker for our Leeds home. The role is 20 hours per week with early and late shifts, including weekends and bank holidays, helping young people aged 16-30 who have mental health needs and eating disorders with education, daily living skills and medication administration.

You will update care records, work within a therapeutic framework, and receive full training. Applicants must have UK right to work; driving licence is desirable; comprehensive