Mental Health Waking Night Support Worker - Huddersfield

Job description

Responsibilities

Flexibility - Your role will involve working night shifts including weekends and bank holiday

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, NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent in Care

Full UK Manual Driving Licence - Not Automatic

Previous experience of working with young people who have mental health needs

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)

Healthcare CashPlan with costs provided towards dental and optical care and a range of other healthcare treatments and benefits including discounted gym memberships, online shopping discounts.

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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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Huddersfield

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

26-05-2026

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