Mental Health Support Worker - Part Time, Bolton | Care in Mind

Job description

Employer: Care In Mind

Location: Heaton, Bolton

Pay: £26,227.50 - £27,378 per annum (dependent on experience). Pro rata for part‐time hours

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Part Time – 24 hours per week

Disability Confident: Yes

Closing Date: 1 Mar 2026

About this jobMental Health Support Worker, Young People, Heaton, Bolton. The role involves working shifts including weekends and bank holidays and requires attending training on weekdays. Basic IT skills are required. Good written and verbal communication skills are essential, as well as maintaining professional boundaries and remaining calm in emergencies.

Key Responsibilities

Work with young people to promote independence through education, household tasks and life skills.

Update online care records and complete medication administration.

Maintain general upkeep and tidiness of the home.

Support young people with daily living activities to improve independence.

Assist with transition to community living: medication self‐administration, education, public transport and appointments.

Encourage participation in recreational activities, theme parks, horse riding, driving lessons and camping trips.

Essential Requirements

Flexibility with working shifts including weekends and bank holidays.

Good written skills: basic reports and accurate record keeping.

Basic IT skills: forms, online care system, email.

Good verbal communication and listening skills.

Maintain professional working boundary.

Remain calm in emergencies and support during difficult situations.

NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent in Care.

Previous experience working with young people with mental health needs (preferred).

Full UK driving licence – manual only; able to drive service car unsupervised.

Desirable Criteria

Experience working with young people who have emotional/trauma‐related diagnoses and self‐harm.

Benefits

Additional day off each year for birthday.

Enhanced company sick pay and pension.

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave.

Paid time off for fertility treatment.

Life assurance (2× annual salary).

Healthcare CashPlan (includes dental, optical, gym, discounts).

Employee Assistance Programme / 24‐hour counselling.

Free eye tests.

Excellent learning and development (Level 3 Adult Health & Social Care, Care Certificate support).

Paid training, induction and DBS check.

Free onsite parking.

Blue Light Card discount card.

Refer a Friend scheme (up to £500 per referral).

Long service awards, social events (Christmas).

We are a Mindful & Disability Confident Employer. We support the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter and are a Menopause Friendly Organisation. We are proud members of the Disability Confident employer scheme.

Previous care experience is not essential; full training will be provided, and you will receive ongoing support and mentoring from our friendly residential and clinical team.

Jobs are provided by the Find a Job Service from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Stockport

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

31-03-2026

Profession type

Counselling and Social Services

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English