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Bank Mental Health Support Worker - St Helens

The closing date is 19 April 2026

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Job summary

Bank Mental Health Support Worker

Denton's Green, St Helens

£13.45 per hour

Hours- as required, per the needs of the service.

Main duties of the job

Essential requirements of a Support Worker

  • Good written skills and the ability to write basic reports and record information accurately.
  • Good verbal communication skills and the ability to listen to others.
  • Basic IT skills (Your role will involve some computer work, completing forms, using an online care system, and writing emails).
  • An ability to maintain a professional working boundary.
  • Ability to remain calm in emergencies, supporting others during difficult situations.

Care in Mind offer a full induction training so you will be required to attend this prior to commencing work.

About 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.

Details

Date posted

13 April 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.45 an hour Hourly Rate

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

RES:RB1315.0

Job locations

Rosebank Residential Service

St Helens

WA106AF


Job description

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.

Previous care experience is not essential and 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.

As a Bank Support Worker you will different shifts that fit in with your lifestyle and these will include evenings, weekends and bank holidays.

Job description

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.

Previous care experience is not essential and 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.

As a Bank Support Worker you will different shifts that fit in with your lifestyle and these will include evenings, weekends and bank holidays.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

  • Do you have any formal qualifications in care?

Skills & Abilities

Essential

  • Do you have the ability to work in a team?
  • Do you have Good written communication skills and the ability to write basic reports and record information accurately?
  • Do you have IT skills and the ability to write emails and use Microsoft office?

Experience

Essential

  • Do you have an understanding or experience of the issues young people face?

Desirable

  • Do you hold a clean driving license?

Other

Essential

  • Able to work shifts (including weekends, bank holidays where required to complete any necessary training)
  • Do you have Good verbal communication skills and the ability to listen to others?
Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

  • Do you have any formal qualifications in care?

Skills & Abilities

Essential

  • Do you have the ability to work in a team?
  • Do you have Good written communication skills and the ability to write basic reports and record information accurately?
  • Do you have IT skills and the ability to write emails and use Microsoft office?

Experience

Essential

  • Do you have an understanding or experience of the issues young people face?

Desirable

  • Do you hold a clean driving license?

Other

Essential

  • Able to work shifts (including weekends, bank holidays where required to complete any necessary training)
  • Do you have Good verbal communication skills and the ability to listen to others?

Disclosure 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Care In Mind

Address

Rosebank Residential Service

St Helens

WA106AF


Employer's website

https://www.careinmind.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Care In Mind

Address

Rosebank Residential Service

St Helens

WA106AF


Employer's website

https://www.careinmind.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Department

Recruitment Department

jobs@careinmind.com

01616383285

Details

Date posted

13 April 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.45 an hour Hourly Rate

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

RES:RB1315.0

Job locations

Rosebank Residential Service

St Helens

WA106AF


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