Job summary
- Main area
- Bank Mental Health Support Worker
- Grade
- Band 1
- Contract
- Bank
- Hours
- Flexible working - 0 hours per week (Zero hour contract)
- Job ref
- RES:MHBSW2040.1
- Employer
- Care in Mind
- Employer type
- Private Sector
- Site
- Maplehurst
- Town
- Leeds
- Salary
- £13.45 Hourly Rate
- Salary period
- Hourly
- Closing
- 27/10/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Bank Healthcare Support Worker - Leeds
Band 1
Job overview
Bank Healthcare Support Worker
Moortown, Leeds
£13.45 per hour
Hours- as required on an ad hoc basis as per the needs of the service.
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
- 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.
Care in Mind offer a full induction training so you will be required to attend this prior to commencing work.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main 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 specification
Qualifications
Desirable criteria
- Do you have any formal qualifications in care?
Skills & Abilities
Essential criteria
- Do you have the ability to work in a team?
- Do you have Good written communication skills and the ability to write basic reports and record information accurately?
- Do you have IT skills and the ability to write emails and use Microsoft office?
Experience
Essential criteria
- Do you have an understanding or experience of the issues young people face?
Desirable criteria
- Do you hold a clean driving license?
Other
Essential criteria
- Able to work shifts (including weekends, bank holidays where required to complete any necessary training)
- Do you have Good verbal communication skills and the ability to listen to others?
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Recruitment Department
- Job title
- Recruitment Department
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01616383285
List jobs with Care in Mind in Support Services or all sectors