Job requirements
Essential
14 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Other
Good verbal communication skills and the ability to listen to others
- Other
Ability to work in a team
- Other
Ability to meet the day-to-day needs of young people, including providing practical support with daily living activities
- Other
Form and maintain professional working boundaries between staff and service users.
- Other
Ability to remain calm in emergencies, supporting others during demanding situations. x Interview
- Other
Be a confident driver with the ability to travel throughout the Northwest and Yorkshire.
- Other
Ability to work flexibly
- Other
We will expect your values and behaviours to mirror those of Care in Mind, as illustrated on page 2 of the job description.
- Skills
Able to work night shifts over any day across a 7-day week rota (bank holidays) Must be able to carry out all shift expectations as outlined: 8.30pm-7.30am
- Skills
IT skills and the ability to write emails and use Microsoft office
- Skills
An understanding of the issues young people face
- Skills
Good written communication skills and the ability to write basic reports and record information accurately
- Skills
To have a clean driving licence and access to a car
- Experience
Previous experience of working with young people who have mental health needs
Desirable
3 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Other
Understanding of the issues around confidentiality
- Other
Understanding of safeguarding
- Qualifications
Level 2 Diploma qualification in care or equivalent
Job overview
Floating Mental Health Waking Night Support Worker, Young People
Driver with access to a car, mileage will be paid.
Hub Based with travel to the Care in Mind portfolio - to Huddersfield and Liversedge in West Yorkshire.
£29,889.86 - £32,032 Per Annum Dependant on Experience
Full Time 38.5 hours per week
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 Floating Mental Health Support Worker
- Flexibility - Your role will involve working night 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 of a Floating Mental Health Support Worker
- NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent in Care
- Previous experience of working with young people who have mental health needs
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.
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.
You will conduct multiple interventions involving the delivery of care to young people and to promote their independence ensuring continuity of care in accordance with Care in Mind policies and procedures.
The role of a floating waking night support worker, is to work across the Care in Mind portfolio of services covering Yorkshire. 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 working with young people or enhancing your previous experience of mental health with the opportunity for excellent career development.
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 Floating Mental Health Waking Night Support Worker - Driver with Car with Care In Mind in Yorkshire. It is listed as a Support worker role. The advertised salary is £29889.86 to £32032.00. The contract type is Permanent: Full Time. The application deadline is 27 Oct 2026.
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