Mental Health Waking Night Support Worker - Huddersfield

Job description

Mental Health Waking Night Support Worker - Huddersfield Fixby, HuddersfieldPart Time 27.5 hours per week - this is non negotiable and cannot be reduced.Main duties of the job Essential requirements of a Waking Night Support WorkerFlexibility - Your role will involve working night shifts including weekends and bank holidayMust be able to attend training throughout employment which will be held on weekdaysGood written skills and the ability to write basic reports and record information accuratelyBasic 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 othersAn ability to maintain a professional working boundaryAbility to remain calm in emergencies, supporting others during difficult situationsDesirable Criteria of a Waking Night Support WorkerNVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent in CareFull UK Manual Driving Licence - Not AutomaticPrevious experience of working with young people who have mental health needsAbout us 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 BenefitsAn additional day off each year for your birthdayEnhanced company sick payEnhanced company pensionEnhanced maternity/paternity leavePaid time off for fertility treatmentLife 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 discountsRefer a Friend Scheme (Up to £500 per referral)Free onsite parking.Job 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.At our home in Huddersfield, you will be working with young people who have a variety of mental health diagnosis including personality disorder, those who have difficult relationships with food and those who use self-harm as a strategy to cope with their emotions. As such, you will be required to be patient and resilient as the support you will be providing to our young people will include supporting them to improve their relationship with food and managing incidents of self-harm. A number of our young people are preparing for moving on positively from Woodside into the community, therefore you will be supporting this transition through things such as: supporting them to self-administer their own medication, getting back into education, accessing public transport and appointments independently. Our young people are very adventurous and engage in a variety of activities including going to theme parks, rock climbing and go ape so there will never be a dull moment when you are on shift. The home is a 5-bed service and is located near a wooded area of Huddersfield which provides scenic local walks. It is also a short drive or bus journey away from the centre of Huddersfield and Brighouse so is close enough to numerous local amenities. The house is a picturesque, large property which is well maintained and homely, making it a lovely environment to work in. There are also huge grounds attached to the house, making it a perfect place for growing veg and playing outdoor games.Previous care experience is not essentialand 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.Person Specification Qualifications Do you have any formal qualifications in care?Experience An understanding of the issues young people facePrevious experience of working with young people who have mental health needsExperience of working in a teamSkills Good written communication skills and the ability to write basic reports and record information accuratelyIT skills and the ability to write emails and use Microsoft officeDo you hold a full manual UK clean driving license? This must be a manual licence.Other Able to work shifts (including weekends, bank holidays where required to complete any necessary training)Good verbal communication skills and the ability to listen to othersDisclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.£28,808.78 to £29,709.68 a yearPer Annum Dependant on Experience (Pro Rata for Part Time Hours)

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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