Care In Mind
Mental Health Support Worker – Huddersfield
The closing date is 19 October 2026
Job summary
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.
Main duties of the job
Essential requirements of a Support Worker
- 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.
Desirable Criteria of a Support Worker
- Full UK Driving Licence
- NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent in Care
- Previous experience of working with young people who have mental health needs.
About us
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.
Company Benefits
- 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 CashPlan 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.
Details
Date posted
12 October 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£26,227.50 to £27,378 a year Per Annum dependent on Experience (pro rata for part time)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
RES:WSPT2054.0
Job locations
- Woodside Residential Service
- Fixby
- HD22HA
- United Kingdom
Employer details
Employer name
Care In Mind
Address
Woodside Residential ServiceFixbyHD22HAUnited Kingdom
Employer’s website
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Recruitment Department
Recruitment Department
jobs@careinmind.com
01616383285
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