Mental Health Support Worker

The closing date is 19 October 2026

Mental Health Support Worker, Young People

Fixby, Huddersfield

£26227.50 - £27378.00 (based on experience)(pro rata for part time hours)

Part Time 20 hours per week

Shift patterns will include :

• Early - 7am - 3.30pm
• Late - 2pm - 10.30pm
• Early/late- 8am-7.30pm/10am-9.30pm
• You may be required to cover Waking Night shifts on occasions for holiday/absence reasons;
  Waking Night - 8.30pm - 7.30am

Please note that we do not currently hold a sponsor licence and are therefore unable to sponsor work visas. Applicants must have the unrestricted right to work in the UK at the time of application and for the duration of employment.

• Flexibility
  - Your role will involve working shifts including weekends and Bank Holidays
• Must be able to attend training throughout employment which will be held on weekdays.
• Good written skills and the ability to write basic reports and record information accurately.
• Basic IT skills (Your role will involve some computer work, completing forms, using an online care system, and writing emails)
• Good verbal communication skills and the ability to listen to others.
• An ability to maintain a professional working boundary.
• Ability to remain calm in emergencies, supporting others during difficult situations.

• Full UK Driving Licence
• NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent in Care
• Previous experience of working with young people who have mental health needs.

Care in Mind provides residential services for young people aged 16-30 years old. The young people we care for often require a high level of support to assist with difficulties they may have from self-harming, behaviour, and emotional difficulties. Our aim is to support the young people using a therapeutic approach to help them achieve their individual goals, in preparation for transition to adult life.

• Minimum 30 days holiday
• An additional day off each year for your birthday
• Enhanced company sick pay
• Enhanced company pension
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
• Paid time off for fertility treatment
• Life Assurance (2 x annual salary)
• Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Healthcare Cash Plan with costs provided towards dental and optical care and a range of other healthcare treatments and benefits.
• Employee Assistance Programme/24-hour Counselling Service.
• Free eye tests and various other benefits.
• Excellent Learning and Development opportunities (Level 3 in Adult Health & Social Care and support with completion of the Care Certificate)
• Paid Training, Induction and DBS check.
• We are a Mindful & Disability Confident Employer.
• We are a supporter of the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter.
• We are a Menopause Friendly Organisation.
• Long service awards.
• Social events including a Christmas party.
• Blue Light Card to access further shopping discounts
• Refer a Friend Scheme (Up to £500 per referral)
• Free onsite parking.

12 October 2026

Other

£26,227.50 to £27,378 a year Per Annum dependent on Experience (pro rata for part time)

Permanent

Part-time

RES:

WSPT
2054.0

• Woodside Residential Service
• Fixby
• HD22HA
• United Kingdom

Care In Mind

Woodside Residential Service
Fixby
HD22HA

United Kingdom

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