Job requirements
Essential
6 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Other
Able to work shifts (including weekends, bank holidays where required to complete any necessary training)
- Other
Do you have Good verbal communication skills and the ability to listen to others?
- Experience
Do you have an understanding or experience of the issues young people face?
- Skills & Abilities
Do you have the ability to work in a team?
- Skills & Abilities
Do you have Good written communication skills and the ability to write basic reports and record information accurately?
- Skills & Abilities
Do you have IT skills and the ability to write emails and use Microsoft office?
Desirable
2 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Do you hold a clean driving license?
- Qualifications
Do you have any formal qualifications in care?
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.
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.
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.
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This advert is for Bank Healthcare Support Worker - Leeds with Care In Mind in Leeds. It is listed as a Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £13.45. The contract type is Bank. The application deadline is 27 Oct 2026.
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