Mental Health Support Worker - Driver, Huddersfield

Mental Health Support Worker - Driver, Huddersfield

Huddersfield Full-Time No working from home possible
Care in Mind

Must be a driver, with a Full UK licence, manual licence only, cannot accept automatic. Must be willing to drive service car.

Responsibilities

  • 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

  • Full UK Driving Licence
  • NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent in Care
  • Previous experience of working with young people who have mental health needs.

£26,227.50 - £27,378.00 based on experience (pro rata for part time hours)

Part Time 20 hours per week, 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.

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.
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Contact Details:

Care in Mind Recruitment Team