Floating Mental Health Support Worker, Young People
Driver with access to a car. Hub Based with travel to the Care in Mind portfolio – Leeds with travel to other hubs in the Yorkshire area. Salary: £28,135.50 – £30,205.50 per annum dependent on experience. Plus mileage paid from local hub. Full Time 37.5 hours per week.
Essential Requirements
- Flexibility – Your role will involve working shifts including weekends and bank holidays
- Full UK Driving Licence and access to a car
- 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
Desirable Criteria
- NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent in Care
- Previous experience of working with young people who have mental health needs
Role Summary
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.
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 a homely environment. You will undertake a wide range of duties, which will involve direct and indirect care of young people who have complex mental health needs within the Care in Mind residential homes and various other settings e.g., college/leisure activities.
Additional responsibilities include delivering multiple interventions, promoting independence, ensuring continuity of care in accordance with Care in Mind policies and procedures. You will work across the Care in Mind portfolio of services covering Leeds and other services in the Yorkshire area. Therefore you must have a Full UK driving licence with access to a car.
Previous care experience is desirable but 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 with young people or enhancing your previous experience of mental health with the opportunity for excellent career development.
Company Benefits
- Minimum 30 days holiday
- One 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 CashPlan, dental and optical care and other healthcare and benefits including discounted gym memberships
- 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
This advert closes on Friday 12 Jun 2026.
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