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<h2>Job summary</h2>
 We are excited to offer the opportunity for a Support Worker role in the Mansfield and Ashfield Mental Health Support Team, which works alongside schools providing early intervention work and promoting mental health. We are really keen to hear from people who have experience in working in a CAMHS setting or perhaps those who have worked with children, maybe in a youth worker capacity or as a teaching assistant. A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.



 <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
 Delivering workshops and assemblies developed by the team to groups of young people in schools around the theme of emotional health and wellbeing. There may be some promotional events and parents events within schools and occasional out of hours working to cover parents evenings.
You may be asked to support with peer mentoring schemes that the team run in schools along with working on projects to support service delivery.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies



 <h3>About us</h3>
 #TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.
We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.
The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment


 
 
 <h2>Details</h2>
 <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
 05 September 2025

 
 <h3>Pay scheme</h3>
 Agenda for change

 
 
 <h3>Band</h3>
 
 Band 3
 
 

 
 
 <h3>Salary</h3>
 
 £24,937 to £26,598 a year
 
 per annum (pro rata for part time)
 
 
 
 

 <h3 id="contract_type_heading">Contract</h3>
 Permanent

 

 
 <h3 id="working_pattern_heading">Working pattern</h3>
 
 
 
 Part-time
 
 
 
 

 <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
 
 186-1048-25-MH-A
 

 
 
 
 <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
 
 
 Lindsay Close - CAMHS
 Lindsay Close
 Mansfield
 NG18 5TF
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 
 
 <h2>Job description</h2>
 <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
 The role will involve delivering workshops, webinars and assemblies in schools as part of the whole school approach to mental health. There will also be attendance at promotional events which include parents evenings and events with partner agencies. Your role will be undertaken as directed by the link worker allocated to the schools.
Your work will be supervised and supported by the wider clinical team for each locality and there will be opportunities for additional development through the trust learning and development programme.
A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Please see attached job description for full details.
Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker visa.
Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health &amp; Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health &amp; Care visa.
Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here <a href="https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa</a>
 

 
 
 
 Job description
 
 
 
 <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
 The role will involve delivering workshops, webinars and assemblies in schools as part of the whole school approach to mental health. There will also be attendance at promotional events which include parents evenings and events with partner agencies. Your role will be undertaken as directed by the link worker allocated to the schools.
Your work will be supervised and supported by the wider clinical team for each locality and there will be opportunities for additional development through the trust learning and development programme.
A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Please see attached job description for full details.
Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker visa.
Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health &amp; Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health &amp; Care visa.
Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here <a href="https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa</a>
 
 


 
 
 <h2>Person Specification</h2>
 
 
 <h3 id="skill_category_1">
 
 Contractual Requirements
 
 </h3>
 
 <h4>Essential</h4>
 <ul>
 
 <li>A full, current UK driving licence and access to a vehicle fit and insured for business use are required for this post</li>
 
 <li>Be able to travel across sites and in the community</li>
 
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 <h3 id="skill_category_2">
 
 Qualifications
 
 </h3>
 
 <h4>Essential</h4>
 <ul>
 
 <li>Good standard of education or vocational training to Level 3 supported by experience gained in an educational setting</li>
 
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 <h3 id="skill_category_3">
 
 Training
 
 </h3>
 
 <h4>Essential</h4>
 <ul>
 
 <li>Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office i.e., Outlook, Database, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, MS Teams</li>
 
 </ul>
 
 
 <h4>Desirable</h4>
 <ul>
 
 <li>Safeguarding procedures in an educational setting</li>
 
 <li>Managing and engaging young persons in Mental Health support activities</li>
 
 </ul>
 
 
 
 <h3 id="skill_category_4">
 
 Experience
 
 </h3>
 
 <h4>Essential</h4>
 <ul>
 
 <li>Experience of working with children and young people in a school setting and /or experience of working alongside CAMHS with young people and families who experience mental health disorders.</li>
 
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 <h3 id="skill_category_5">
 
 Knowledge
 
 </h3>
 
 <h4>Essential</h4>
 <ul>
 
 <li>Knowledge of a range of procedures and practices in an educational environment</li>
 
 <li>Awareness and working knowledge of safeguarding principles/procedures.</li>
 
 <li>Knowledge of educational environment and support provided by classroom assistants</li>
 
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 <h3 id="skill_category_6">
 
 Skills
 
 </h3>
 
 <h4>Essential</h4>
 <ul>
 
 <li>IT skills - computer literacy</li>
 
 <li>Organisational skills</li>
 
 <li>Able to facilitate and deliver workshops</li>
 
 <li>Able to demonstrate communication skills both written and verbal; able to establish interpretation and manage complex and sensitive information in a form relevant to the receiver</li>
 
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 <h3 id="skill_category_7">
 
 Values and Behaviours
 
 </h3>
 
 <h4>Essential</h4>
 <ul>
 
 <li>All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork</li>
 
 <li>All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation</li>
 
 </ul>
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 Person Specification
 
 
 
 
 
 <h3 id="skill_category_1">
 
 Contractual Requirements
 
 </h3>
 
 <h4>Essential</h4>
 <ul>
 
 <li>A full, current UK driving licence and access to a vehicle fit and insured for business use are required for this post</li>
 
 <li>Be able to travel across sites and in the community</li>
 
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 <h3 id="skill_category_2">
 
 Qualifications
 
 </h3>
 
 <h4>Essential</h4>
 <ul>
 
 <li>Good standard of education or vocational training to Level 3 supported by experience gained in an educational setting</li>
 
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 <h3 id="skill_category_3">
 
 Training
 
 </h3>
 
 <h4>Essential</h4>
 <ul>
 
 <li>Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office i.e., Outlook, Database, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, MS Teams</li>
 
 </ul>
 
 
 <h4>Desirable</h4>
 <ul>
 
 <li>Safeguarding procedures in an educational setting</li>
 
 <li>Managing and engaging young persons in Mental Health support activities</li>
 
 </ul>
 
 
 
 <h3 id="skill_category_4">
 
 Experience
 
 </h3>
 
 <h4>Essential</h4>
 <ul>
 
 <li>Experience of working with children and young people in a school setting and /or experience of working alongside CAMHS with young people and families who experience mental health disorders.</li>
 
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 <h3 id="skill_category_5">
 
 Knowledge
 
 </h3>
 
 <h4>Essential</h4>
 <ul>
 
 <li>Knowledge of a range of procedures and practices in an educational environment</li>
 
 <li>Awareness and working knowledge of safeguarding principles/procedures.</li>
 
 <li>Knowledge of educational environment and support provided by classroom assistants</li>
 
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 <h3 id="skill_category_6">
 
 Skills
 
 </h3>
 
 <h4>Essential</h4>
 <ul>
 
 <li>IT skills - computer literacy</li>
 
 <li>Organisational skills</li>
 
 <li>Able to facilitate and deliver workshops</li>
 
 <li>Able to demonstrate communication skills both written and verbal; able to establish interpretation and manage complex and sensitive information in a form relevant to the receiver</li>
 
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 <h3 id="skill_category_7">
 
 Values and Behaviours
 
 </h3>
 
 <h4>Essential</h4>
 <ul>
 
 <li>All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork</li>
 
 <li>All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation</li>
 
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 



 
 
 <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
 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.
 

 

 


 

 
 
 <h2>Employer details</h2>
 <h3>Employer name</h3>
 Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
 <h3>Address</h3>
 
 
 Lindsay Close - CAMHS
 Lindsay Close
 Mansfield
 NG18 5TF
 
 

 
 
 <h3 id="employer_website_heading">Employer's website</h3>
 
 <a href="https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)</a>
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 



 
 
 <h2>Employer details</h2>
 <h3>Employer name</h3>
 Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
 <h3>Address</h3>
 
 
 Lindsay Close - CAMHS
 Lindsay Close
 Mansfield
 NG18 5TF
 
 

 
 
 <h3 id="employer_website_heading">Employer's website</h3>
 
 <a href="https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)</a>

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Desirable experience includes psychiatric hospital admission, mentoring, working in public or voluntary sectors, cross-organisational collaboration, and knowledge of local mental health services. Strong written, verbal, and non-verbal communication skills are required, along with basic IT proficiency; skills in Microsoft Office or additional languages are a plus. The candidate should be motivated, reliable, flexible, and resilient, with clear professional boundaries. Interview Steps We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect. <ul> <li> Shortlisting call: We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do! </li> <li> Face to face interview: Now you will have face to face interview with the hiring manager. Our interviews are value and competency based. </li> </ul> Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles. Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation. We are a disability confident employer Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us. Safeguarding Statement Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia. Important Information for Candidates If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed. We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.

Young Adults Transition Peer Worker

Are you looking for a fulfilling &amp; rewarding career? Vibrance has an exciting opportunity for a Waking Night Mental Health Support Worker to join our team in Wanstead. You will join us on a full-time basis, working 37 hours per week and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £23,528 per annum plus benefits. Vibrance is a registered charity supporting adults with additional needs in London and Essex. We encourage a working environment that at its core is inclusive, pioneering, and has the highest levels of integrity. About the Support Worker role: Orchard Close is a registered Care Home for adults with enduring Mental Health Needs. We are a 24-hour service. Most residents are able to access the community independently and some residents will need staff escort for outside activities. We are looking for a Support Worker who wants to make a real difference by joining a team that takes a refreshing approach to care. Responsibilities as Support Worker: You will maintain high standards of service, design personalised support plans, provide emotional support and help residents to live a full, active life both at home and in the community. We work heavily around Active Support which assists in enabling new skills to be approached. You must be prepared to carry out direct personal care for both male and female residents. You will be expected to follow and maintain housekeeping procedures. Skills and experience of our ideal Support Worker: <ul> <li>A caring, patient nature</li> <li>The ability to follow instruction</li> <li>A willingness and desire to develop</li> <li>Effective communication skills in written and spoken English</li> <li>IT Literacy must be to a good functional standard</li> </ul> In return for your skills, knowledge, and experience, you ll enjoy: <ul> <li>A comprehensive training programme covering core skills</li> <li>Generous holiday entitlement</li> <li>Pension scheme</li> <li>Rewards and recognition for your service</li> <li>AIG Lifeworks Work-life Assistance (24 hours)</li> <li>Enhanced Maternity &amp; Paternity Pay</li> <li>Flexible Working Options (Subject to service requirements)</li> <li>Learning &amp; Development</li> <li>Mindful Employer</li> <li>Positive about Disability</li> <li>DBS online applications paid by Vibrance</li> <li>Long Service Awards</li> <li>Refer A Friend scheme</li> </ul> To join us as our Support Worker please click apply below we d love to hear from you! Vibrance welcomes applications from all sections of the community including from people with disabilities. As users of the Disability Confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who satisfy the essential criteria for a job vacancy and consider them on their abilities

Waking Night Mental Health Support Worker

Aspiring Youth Worker - Crawley - October 2025Are you looking for your first step on the ladder to progress into youth work?A well established school for children aged 6-18 with ADHD and/or Autism are welcoming applicants who are able to demonstrate a good academic background, along with the characteristics of resilience, empathy, creativity and problem-solving. You will be working with children with varying cognitive behaviours which will require you to develop a strong rapport with the children to enable you to understand their triggers and what captures their imagination. As an Aspiring Youth Worker, you will benefit from:<ul><li>A competitive rate of pay</li><li>Excellent training and development opportunities within the school</li><li>Term time working hours</li><li>Excellent experience to further your career</li></ul>Key Responsibilities of an Aspiring Youth Worker:<ul><li>Supporting creative and safe play with the children</li><li>Helping the children with completing academic tasks</li><li>Working with the teacher to prepare and execute activities</li><li>Liaising with other staff members across the therapy and senior leadership teams</li></ul>Key Requirements of an Aspiring Youth Worker:<ul><li>Your eligibility to work with children (not on the barred list)</li><li>A DBS check (we can support you with an application for one)</li><li>A minimum of grade A -C in GCSE Maths and English</li></ul> Apply now for the position of Aspiring Youth Worker to find out more information

Aspiring Youth Worker

Female Support Worker Location - Blackpool £13.50 per hour Role Description Female Mental Health Support Worker This post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1. Due to the nature of the role and the needs of the people we support, we can only accept applications from Female's for this position. Gray Healthcare are recruiting a new team of mental health support workers in Blackpool to support a lady in her 30's who has a diagnosis of Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder and Learning Disabilities who be living independently in her own home receiving 1:1 support 24 hours a day. The lady we will be supporting has a good sense of humour, enjoys arts &amp; crafts and shopping. She will be supported by a female only team on mixed shifts of days and waking nights. Mental Health Support Worker Required Skills and Experience <ul> <li>Social care experience, ideally within mental health and with some experience of supporting individuals with Schizophrenia.</li> <li>Experience providing encouragement to a person with complex health needs and Learning Disabilities.</li> <li>Experience supporting individuals with behaviours which may be considered challenging.</li> <li>Experience implementing detailed care plans and risk assessments.</li> <li>You must have current Right to Work in the UK and have been employed in the UK for at least 6 months. We no longer have any certificates of sponsorship available and are unable to consider sponsorship.</li> <li>This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references</li> </ul> Hours 24 hour contracts 2 x 12 hour shift per week during day + 2 sleeps. Sleeps are paid @ £100 per sleep. Induction and Training We provide an initial week of training which is a combination of online training. (Company induction, systems, and Medication.) Followed by in-person training on PROACT-SCIPr-UK which is a PBS approach to least restrictive practice, this is a therapeutic and proven alternative to restraint dominate approaches. You will then complete the person-centred training, specific to the person that you are supporting. Training continues throughout your time with Gray Healthcare, and we encourage you to develop and grow your career with us. Benefits <ul> <li>Highly competitive salary</li> <li>Fully paid induction and training</li> <li>Company pension</li> <li>Professional development</li> <li>28 Days (Including Bank Holidays)</li> <li>Blue light card</li> <li>Additional annual leave with each year's service up to a maximum of 33 days</li> </ul> About Us Gray Healthcare is a specialist Health and Social Care provider, supporting people with complex needs, disabilities and long-term conditions looking to step back into the community from in-patient support services. At Gray Healthcare, we offer our own dynamic approach to care, enabling people to move back into their own homes - into their own communities giving them control of their life. We create a bespoke support package for each individual, with support from our own multi-disciplinary team, adaptable to meet all current and future needs.

Female Mental Health Support Worker

Aspiring Youth Worker - Crawley - October 2025 Are you looking for your first step on the ladder to progress into youth work? A well established school for children aged 6-18 with ADHD and/or Autism are welcoming applicants who are able to demonstrate a good academic background, along with the characteristics of resilience, empathy, creativity and problem-solving. You will be working with children with varying cognitive behaviours which will require you to develop a strong rapport with the children to enable you to understand their triggers and what captures their imagination. As an Aspiring Youth Worker, you will benefit from: <ul> <li>A competitive rate of pay</li><li>Excellent training and development opportunities within the school</li><li>Term time working hours</li><li>Excellent experience to further your career</li></ul> Key Responsibilities of an Aspiring Youth Worker: <ul> <li>Supporting creative and safe play with the children</li><li>Helping the children with completing academic tasks</li><li>Working with the teacher to prepare and execute activities</li><li>Liaising with other staff members across the therapy and senior leadership teams</li></ul> Key Requirements of an Aspiring Youth Worker: <ul> <li>Your eligibility to work with children (not on the barred list)</li><li>A DBS check (we can support you with an application for one)</li><li>A minimum of grade A -C in GCSE Maths and English</li></ul> Apply now for the position of Aspiring Youth Worker to find out more information

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