NHS
Bank Mental Health Support Worker - West Yorkshire
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Job Description
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- Good written skills and the ability to write basic reports and record information accurately.
- Good verbal communication skills and the ability to listen to others.
- Basic IT skills (Your role will involve some computer work, completing forms, using an online care system, and writing emails).
- An ability to maintain a professional working boundary.
- Ability to remain calm in emergencies, supporting others during difficult situations.
- Do you have any formal qualifications in care?
- Able to work shifts (including weekends, bank holidays where required to complete any necessary training)
- Previous experience of working in a team
- An understanding of the issues young people face
- Good written communication skills and the ability to write basic reports and record information accurately
- IT skills and the ability to write emails and use Microsoft office
- Do you hold a clean driving license?
- Good verbal communication skills and the ability to listen to others
- Do you have any formal qualifications in care?
- Able to work shifts (including weekends, bank holidays where required to complete any necessary training)
- Previous experience of working in a team
- An understanding of the issues young people face
- Good written communication skills and the ability to write basic reports and record information accurately
- IT skills and the ability to write emails and use Microsoft office
- Do you hold a clean driving license?
- Good verbal communication skills and the ability to listen to others
Job summary
Bank Mental Health Support Worker - Lyndhurst Residential
Liversedge, West Yorkshire
£12.60 per hour
Zero - hour contract
Main duties of the job
Essential requirements of a Support Worker
Care in Mind offer a full induction training so you will be required to attend this prior to commencing work.
About us
Care in Mind provide 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.
Details
Date posted
16 May 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£12.60 an hour per hour
Contract
Bank
Working pattern
Flexible working
Reference number
1124
Job locations
Lyndhurst Residential Services
Liversedge, West Yorkshire
WF157DG
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
At Care in Mind our homes are always a hub of activity and energy where the young people can feel safe, and our staff enjoy coming to work. Your role will involve working with our young people to promote independence through support with education, household tasks and general life skills. You will also update online care records and complete medication administration. In addition, you will be responsible for the general upkeep and tidiness of the home ensuring the young people live in homely environment.
Previous care experience is not essential and full training will be provided. You will receive ongoing support and mentoring from our friendly residential and clinical team.
The job is highly rewarding and a great start to developing your career working with young people or enhancing your previous experience of mental health with the opportunity for excellent career development.
As a Bank Support Worker you will different shifts that fit in with your lifestyle and these will include evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
Job responsibilities
At Care in Mind our homes are always a hub of activity and energy where the young people can feel safe, and our staff enjoy coming to work. Your role will involve working with our young people to promote independence through support with education, household tasks and general life skills. You will also update online care records and complete medication administration. In addition, you will be responsible for the general upkeep and tidiness of the home ensuring the young people live in homely environment.
Previous care experience is not essential and full training will be provided. You will receive ongoing support and mentoring from our friendly residential and clinical team.
The job is highly rewarding and a great start to developing your career working with young people or enhancing your previous experience of mental health with the opportunity for excellent career development.
As a Bank Support Worker you will different shifts that fit in with your lifestyle and these will include evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
Person SpecificationPerson Specification
Qualifications
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Skills
Essential
Desirable
Other
Essential
Qualifications
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Skills
Essential
Desirable
Other
Essential
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Care In Mind
Address
Lyndhurst Residential Services
Liversedge, West Yorkshire
WF157DG
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
Care In Mind
Address
Lyndhurst Residential Services
Liversedge, West Yorkshire
WF157DG
Employer's website
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.
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