Join Our Team as a Mental Health Support Worker
Are you a dedicated and experienced Mental Health Support Worker looking for a rewarding role supporting young adults and children with mental health needs across Yorkshire? We are a leading care provider seeking compassionate, skilled professionals to deliver exceptional, person-centred care to individuals with mental health conditions and challenging behaviours.
This role is ideal for someone who is empathetic, patient and resilient, with a genuine passion for empowering clients to live fulfilling and independent lives at home.
What We Offer Our Care Team
We value our team and offer a rewarding package for thisrole:
Acompetitive salary
Rota's 4 weeks in advance
Ongoing training and development, including specialist clinical refreshers.
Supportive managementand clearcareer progressionopportunities.
Access to your holiday pot at any time, release the funds when you need it most.
24/7 support, always somebody on hand to advise and help
Essential Requirements for this Mental Health Support Role
To be successful in this position, you will need:
- A minimum of 12 months' experience supporting adults with mental health needs.
- Experience managing challenging behaviours and safeguarding vulnerable adults.
- Confidence using digital care systems for documentation and reporting.
- Excellent communication skills with a calm and empathetic approach.
- Current PMVA certificate
- Eligibility to work in the UK (Right to Work documentation required).
Desirable Qualifications
- A valid UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle
- NVQ/QCF Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care (Mental Health)
About the role
Your Responsibilities as a Mental Health Support Worker
In this vital health and social care role, you will support young adults and children with mental health needs to enhance their well-being and independence. Your key duties will include:
- Providing direct care and emotional support to adults with a range of mental health conditions.
- Applying de-escalation techniques to manage challenging situations calmly and safely.
- Supporting daily living activities, including meal preparation, routines, and community engagement.
- Maintaining accurate digital care plans, incident reports, and risk assessments.
- Collaborating effectively with families, healthcare professionals, and multi-disciplinary teams (MDTs) to ensure positive outcomes.
Required Criteria
- Confidence in using digital care planning systems.
- Excellent communication skills and a calm, resilient and professional attitude.
- A valid UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
Desired Criteria
- NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care (Adults or Children).
- Current First Aid training.