Care Assistant - Mental Health

Job description

We're looking for Support Workers in the Trafford area.As a Mental Health Support Worker with Cera you will be playing a fundamental part in improving the lives of people with mental health conditions and a history of substance misuse.You will need to be comfortable supporting people who may at times present with challenging behaviour, training will be given.The role may include elements of personal care.Are you prepared to support people in crisis, and to de-escalate sensitive situations?Can you help people to make a positive change to their lives?Can you communicate effectively and use active listening skills to understand people's needs?Role highlights:Shift patterns consist of days or nights, part-time or full-time, we are flexible on the days you work although some weekend working is essential.We can consider both drivers and non-driversOpportunity to complete either NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Social Care (through work-based learning) and further progression opportunities Our benefits include:Enhanced bank holiday rateHoliday pay and pension schemeFree DBS, company mobile phone and uniform providedAccess to our benefits & discounts platform, alongside being eligible for the Blue Light Card Schemeoffering you thousands of discounts on high street shopping, your weekly food shop, eating out and family activities.Exclusive discounts to help you get on the road including savings on driving lessons, fuel, car insurance, car maintenance, cycle hire and much moreEnhanced maternity, paternity and parental leave policiesincluding employee assistance programme, mental health first aiders, healthcare cash plan and free eye tests & contribution to the cost of glasses.Extra earnings through our referral scheme Care Friends - £500 per referral More about the role:In this role you will need to be able to communicate and promote positive behaviour, identifying triggers in order to prevent escalations of stressful situations.You must also be prepared to handle emergencies and crisis situations, using de-escalatation techniques to diffuse situations.You will have an awareness of and sensitivity to diverse cultural backgrounds and the co-occurring disorders and the how they can influence mental health and substance misuse issues.You will be resilient and able to manage stress and the emotional demands of the role.You should have the ability to work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals, social services and community organisations to ensure the people you support get access to a full range of support services.If you are kind and compassionate, patient and friendly then you will make the perfect support workerno experience is required and full training is given, we are keen to speak to you.Jobs are provided by the Find a Job Service from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).#J-18808-Ljbffr

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Manchester

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-04-2026

Profession type

Home Care Jobs

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