Support Worker
National Autistic Society - Thornbury
PermanentFull time
Package Description: The National Autistic Society is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and adults who use our services. Successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks. Join Us as a Support Worker The National Autistic Society helps create a world that works for autistic people, and we have a rewarding opportunity for a Support Worker at Pinecroft. If you share our values and want to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you. Visit our website to find out more about who we are: https://www.autism.org.uk/ About the Service Pinecroft is our specialised residential home where we support autistic adults who has a variety of mental health needs. We support them to develop skills to promote their health and wellbeing, inclusion in the local community and greater independence. We are looking for staff with a “can do” approach who can offer active support to facilitate and enable the people we support to progress and move on. About the Role We are looking for caring and reliable Support Workers. Your role is to help people live their best lives by following their support plans and daily routines. What You’ll Do Support life skills & independence (budgeting, shopping, meal preparation, room cleaning, train and bus journeys) Support accessing chosen activities (gym, hiking, volunteering, pool, darts) Record detailed and accurate digital support notes What We’re Looking For For you to inspire others with a positive attitude towards supporting vulnerable people Experience with autistic people is helpful but not essential Personal experience or a passion for helping others is welcome Click here for the Job Description This advert is for a full-time position at 37 Hours per week. Your working pattern in this role will require flexibility to meet the needs of the people supported and their families and will include evening and weekend working. Possession of a driving licence (minimum one year) is essential What we can offer you Pension – Auto-enrolled pension scheme. Annual Leave – 33 days (including public holidays). You can buy or sell leave each year. Training – Great induction and training, including autism training. Discounts – Online staff discount scheme for shopping, cycling, tech, and more (e.g., Asda, Tesco, Nike, Apple). Healthcare – Cash plan for permanent staff. Life Assurance – 2x your base salary. Flexible Benefits – Options like private health, dental insurance, holiday trading, enhanced pension. Support – 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme and counselling. Mindfulness – Free Headspace app for you and up to 3 family/friends. Blue Light Card – Eligibility for discounts. Extra Pay – Enhanced overtime, plus payments for sleep-in and on-call (if applicable to the role). Refer a Friend – Get £200 when you refer someone. About our application process When you write your supporting statement: Look at the job description and person specification. Tell us how your skills and experience match the role. Give examples if you can. We might close this job advert early if we get lots of suitable applications. For questions about this vacancy, please contact Lea Viljoen, hiring manager, at Lea.Viljoen@nas.org.uk To protect our autistic adults at the National Autistic Society, all staff are required to have a criminal background check. Possession of an Enhanced DBS Check either on the Update Service or conducted within the last 12 months would be preferable but not essential. Applications for this job are sought from anyone who is suitably qualified and experienced for the role but particularly welcome from autistic people. We are an equal opportunities employer and part of the Disability Confident Employer scheme. Important Information Agencies need not apply. Please note the National Autistic Society are unable to provide sponsorship for Visas. The National Autistic Society may use artificial intelligence (AI) to assist our recruitment team with reviewing applications for this role. All application decisions are made by people and are not determined automatically by AI.
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Assistant Chef - Bank
Bupa - Solihull, England
TemporaryFull time
Job Description: Assistant Chef (Bank) Ardenlea Grove Care Home, 19/21 Lode Lane, Solihull, West Midlands B91 2AB Salary: £13.54 - £15.08ph dependent on qualifications and experience Bank Contract. Flexible Hours. We make health happen Here at Bupa we support those when they need it the most. Our care homes are dedicated to delivering person-centred care, supporting independence and honouring choice to help our residents live their best lives. You'll help us make health happen by: Creating a varied and nutritional menu in line with dietary needs and preferences Training and managing the kitchen team in prepping, cooking and serving of food Managing all mandatory paperwork including: adhering to COSHH and HACCP guidelines, company policies and procedures, budgets, managing orders and deliveries Catering for special events or seasonal activities, such as summer fetes, Christmas parties and birthdays (as required) Key Skills / Qualifications needed for this role: A passion for cooking with previous experience working in a fresh food kitchen and relevant hygiene certificates. You want to create and deliver an excellent dining experience at each meal and make our residents feel at home. Open to new ideas, you'll have an innovative approach to cooking whilst always adhering to high standards. You'll enjoy communicating with others and you'll cherish the little moments with our residents, sharing your love of food with them. Benefits · Flexible working patterns to fit around you · Comprehensive induction (fully paid) · Free meal on every shift · DBS Check and Uniform provided and paid for by Bupa · Access to discounts at a wide variety of gyms and fitness facilities across the UK Why Bupa? We're a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are all driven by the same purpose - helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring and responsible in everything we do. We encourage all of our people to ”Be you at Bupa”, we champion diversity, and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. That's why we especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. As a Disability Confident employer, we offer a guaranteed interview for every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job. We'll make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them. Time Type: Full time Job Area: Locations: Ardenlea Grove
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Assistant Chef - Bank
Bupa - Tonbridge, England
TemporaryPart time
Job Description: Assistant Chef - Bank Location: Staplehurst Manor Care Home Frittenden Road, Staplehurst, Tonbridge, Kent TN12 0DG Salary: £13.89 - £15.40 per hour depending on experience Contract: Bank - zero hours contract Carehome.co.uk rating: 9.7/10 About Staplehurst Manor Care Home: Staplehurst Manor is a beautiful home, which welcomes anyone in need of nursing or residential care, including those living with Parkinson's. Nurses are on duty at all times for residents in need of nursing care, which is particularly helpful if their condition requires regular medical attention. They're in a picturesque spot between the High Wield and the Kent Downs, both areas of outstanding natural beauty and surrounded by open fields and woodland, but Staplehurst village is just a mile away. There you'll find shops, pubs, churches and a library. The house is beautifully decorated and furnished, with high ceilings and lots of natural light. Residents can have a little pampering in the salon, settle down quietly with a book, or catch up with a loved one over coffee and cake in one of the lounges. Outside, they can enjoy very large grounds, where there's a courtyard garden with a pretty fishpond and terrace. There's also a wildlife pond, and peaceful woodland walks for those who are able. This is a warm and friendly community, not only for residents but for their friends and family, too. The activity coordinator makes sure there's something for everyone, including those who are less mobile. They prepare delicious meals which residents can enjoy in their beautiful, spacious dining room or in the comfort of their own room. We make health happen Here at Bupa we support those when they need it the most. Our care homes are dedicated to delivering person-centred care, supporting independence and honouring choice to help our residents live their best lives. Our fantastic Kitchen Team are the magic behind each delicious dish we serve our guests. They are passionate about all things food and take great pride in each dish they prepare. We are looking for an equally passionate Assistant Chef to join the team and help deliver an excellent dining experience for our residents. You'll help us make health happen by: Using your passion for cooking and fresh ingredients to create varied and nutritional menus in line with dietary needs and preferences of our residents Putting forward ideas to deliver an excellent dining experience, helping our residents to feel at home Training and managing the kitchen team in prepping, cooking and serving of food Adhering to COSHH and HACCP guidelines, company policies and procedures, budgets, managing orders and deliveries Catering for special events or seasonal activities, such as summer fetes, Christmas parties and birthdays (as required) Key Skills / Qualifications needed for this role: A passion for cooking with previous experience working in a fresh food kitchen and relevant hygiene certificates. You want to create and deliver an excellent dining experience at each meal and make our residents feel at home. Open to new ideas, you'll have an innovative approach to cooking whilst always adhering to high standards. You'll enjoy communicating with others and you'll cherish the little moments with our residents, sharing your love of food with them. Benefits Joining Bupa in this role you will receive the following benefits and more: Flexible working patterns to fit around you Comprehensive induction (fully paid) Free meal on every shift DBS Check and Uniform provided and paid for by Bupa Access to discounts at a wide variety of gyms and fitness facilities across the UK Why Bupa? We're a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are all driven by the same purpose - helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring and responsible in everything we do. We encourage all of our people to ”Be you at Bupa”, we champion diversity, and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. That's why we especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This means we aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. We'll make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them. **Please note, this role is not at or above RQF Level 3 and is not included under the UK's Points Based Immigration System for sponsorship by an employer. Time Type: Part time Job Area: Locations: Staplehurst Manor
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Mobile Janitor
EQUANS - Bellshill, North Lanarkshire
£26,600 to £26,600 a year
PermanentFull time
Equans is looking for a Mobile Janitor to join our Team working across North Lanarkshire Schools, Bellshill, ML4 3LR on a permanent basis. This is a full- time role working 37.5 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package.Shift Pattern: Typical shift times are as below: Typical Primary School Shifts – over 2 week period5 days / 5½ days over 7 with 30 minute lunchbreakEarly Shift – Monday to Friday 07:00 – 15:00Back Shift – Monday to Friday 14:00 – 21:15Back Shift – Saturday 08:00 – 12:15 Typical High School Shifts – over 2 week period5 days over 7 with 30 minute lunchbreakEarly Shift - Monday to Friday 07:00 – 15:00Mid Shift – Monday to Wednesday 08:00 – 16:00Mid Shift – Saturday 09:00 – 16:15Mid Shift – Sunday 09:00 – 16:15Back Shift – Monday to Friday 14:00 – 22:00 This role operates on a rota basis across a two-week period, covering early, mid, and back shifts, including some weekend working. Flexibility is important, and shift times may vary depending on the site. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work (travel expenses provided) What will you deliver? You will support a range of school sites, (North Lanarkshire ) helping to ensure they are safe, secure, and well-maintained for pupils, staff, and visitors. Key responsibilities include:Opening and closing school premises safelyCarrying out basic cleaning and site checksResponding to emergency situations and following proceduresSupporting site security, including liaising with emergency services if requiredThis is a mobile role where you will work across different sites, so adaptability and a positive approach are key. What can we offer you?paid days annual leave (+ public holidays)Life Cover equivalent to X1.5 times annual salaryEmployee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailersGym membership discounts Cycle to work scheme Holiday purchase scheme2 corporate social responsibility days per yearBroad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmesAttractive Employee Referral Rewards SchemeAccess to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), Women Together (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing appWho are we looking for? We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. If you meet some, but not all, of the criteria, we still encourage you to apply. Essential:A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work (travel expenses provided)A reliable and flexible approach to working across multiple sitesAbility to work independently and as part of a teamA commitment to safety, security, and high standardsPrevious janitorial, facilities, or caretaking experienceDesirable (not essential):Experience working in a school or similar environmentCustomer service or stakeholder-facing experience Who are we? In the UK & Ireland, Equans is a provider of sustainable facilities management and regeneration, and cutting-edge energy and digital services. Our 15,000 employees combine these activities to deliver decarbonisation across the built environment and help businesses, communities, public sector organisations and government to accelerate the transition to a low carbon, resilient world. Globally, Equans is a world leader in the energy and services sector with operations in 20 countries, 90,000 employees working on 5 continents and a turnover of 19.2 billion euros in 2024. Equans is a subsidiary of the Bouygues group. Our ambition At Equans, we are driven by our ambition to be recognised for our operational excellence and as the best place to work for our employees. This commitment extends to achieving global and sustainable performance through Impact, ensuring that everything we do aligns with our core values—Accountability, Respect, Team Spirit, and Service Focus. We take ownership, act with integrity, and set high standards. We listen, support, and care for one another. We collaborate and build trust to achieve shared goals, always striving to meet our customers' needs in a proactive and pragmatic way. These values shape our culture, strengthen our community, and inspire us to deliver excellence every day. What's next? If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch. As part our commitment to better reflect the markets within which we operate, we encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, along with all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010. At Equans we’re committed to delivering a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do, should you join Equans you’ll find a welcoming and open workplace where you’re supported and encouraged to be your true self at work. You’ll also have access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), Veterans & Reservists, WOMEN Together (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals. For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a re-location package with this job role. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements. The Equans Resourcing Team manage this requirement. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries should come to the resourcing team not direct to Equans Managers.
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Support Workers and Relief Support Workers - Falkirk
Key - Falkirk
£13.45 to £13.85 an hour
On-sitePermanentFull time
Being a support worker is a role where you can make every day matter. It's a job with challenges that make your heart beat faster, where you can give something of yourself and empower amazing people on their journey through life. At key we support disabled people of all ages to make every day matter. We are passionate about being the very best employer we can be, ensuring our staff feel well supported and valued in their roles. As well as being part of a supportive, local team you will be eligible for: Main Grade Hourly Rate £13.85 Induction and Relief Register Hourly Rate £13.45 Sleepover hourly rate of £13.45 Competitive annual leave and company sick pay. Annual SSSC fees paid for all contracted support workers Enhanced pay for work on targeted Public Holidays. Paid Membership of Disclosure Scotland’s PVG Scheme. Full, in-depth training for your role. Fully funded SVQ qualification with support provided to achieve this. Employee Assistance Programme offering free confidential counselling, advice and support on a wide range of issues. A Workplace Pension. Free access to occupational health support. Credit Union Membership. Cycle to Work Scheme. Costco Membership. Blue Light Card/Blue Light Ticket registration which offer a range of discounts and savings. Concerts for Carers registration. Join us and make every day matter! Support Workers and Relief Support Workers. No experience necessary! Training and support will be given to help you achieve your full potential. We offer a mix of part time and full time hours to suit you. If you would like to get involved in support work but cannot commit to a contract due to other commitments, we also have opportunities for you to complement our existing workers by joining our relief register of bank support workers. This will mean you can work in a way that best suits you and fits with your life. To apply please visit key.org.uk/careers Location: Locations across Falkirk
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Support Workers and Relief Support Workers - Faifley - Female Only
Key - Clydebank
£13.45 to £13.85 an hour
On-sitePermanentFull time
Being a support worker is a role where you can make every day matter. It's a job with challenges that make your heart beat faster, where you can give something of yourself and empower amazing people on their journey through life. At key we support disabled people of all ages to make every day matter. We are passionate about being the very best employer we can be, ensuring our staff feel well supported and valued in their roles. As well as being part of a supportive, local team you will be eligible for: Main Grade Hourly Rate £13.85 Induction and Relief Register Hourly Rate £13.45 Sleepover hourly rate of £13.45 Competitive annual leave and company sick pay. Annual SSSC fees paid for all contracted support workers Enhanced pay for work on targeted Public Holidays. Paid Membership of Disclosure Scotland’s PVG Scheme. Full, in-depth training for your role. Fully funded SVQ qualification with support provided to achieve this. Employee Assistance Programme offering free confidential counselling, advice and support on a wide range of issues. A Workplace Pension. Free access to occupational health support. Credit Union Membership. Cycle to Work Scheme. Costco Membership. Blue Light Card/Blue Light Ticket registration which offer a range of discounts and savings. Concerts for Carers registration. Join us and make every day matter! Support Workers and Relief Support Workers. No experience necessary! Training and support will be given to help you achieve your full potential. We offer a mix of part time and full time hours to suit you. If you would like to get involved in support work but cannot commit to a contract due to other commitments, we also have opportunities for you to complement our existing workers by joining our relief register of bank support workers. This will mean you can work in a way that best suits you and fits with your life. To apply please visit key.org.uk/careers *Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 applies in relation to the occupational requirement for this post.
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Support Workers and Relief Support Workers - Milngavie
Key - Milngavie
£13.45 to £13.85 an hour
On-sitePermanentFull time
Being a support worker is a role where you can make every day matter. It's a job with challenges that make your heart beat faster, where you can give something of yourself and empower amazing people on their journey through life. At key we support disabled people of all ages to make every day matter. We are passionate about being the very best employer we can be, ensuring our staff feel well supported and valued in their roles. As well as being part of a supportive, local team you will be eligible for: Main Grade Hourly Rate £13.85 Induction and Relief Register Hourly Rate £13.45 Sleepover hourly rate of £13.45 Competitive annual leave and company sick pay. Annual SSSC fees paid for all contracted support workers Enhanced pay for work on targeted Public Holidays. Paid Membership of Disclosure Scotland’s PVG Scheme. Full, in-depth training for your role. Fully funded SVQ qualification with support provided to achieve this. Employee Assistance Programme offering free confidential counselling, advice and support on a wide range of issues. A Workplace Pension. Free access to occupational health support. Credit Union Membership. Cycle to Work Scheme. Costco Membership. Blue Light Card/Blue Light Ticket registration which offer a range of discounts and savings. Concerts for Carers registration. Join us and make every day matter! Support Workers and Relief Support Workers. No experience necessary! Training and support will be given to help you achieve your full potential. We offer a mix of part time and full time hours to suit you. If you would like to get involved in support work but cannot commit to a contract due to other commitments, we also have opportunities for you to complement our existing workers by joining our relief register of bank support workers. This will mean you can work in a way that best suits you and fits with your life. To apply please visit key.org.uk/careers Location: Milngavie, East Dunbartonshire
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Support Workers and Relief Support Workers - Dumbarton
Key - Dumbarton
£13.45 to £13.85 an hour
On-sitePermanentFull time
Being a support worker is a role where you can make every day matter. It's a job with challenges that make your heart beat faster, where you can give something of yourself and empower amazing people on their journey through life. At key we support disabled people of all ages to make every day matter. We are passionate about being the very best employer we can be, ensuring our staff feel well supported and valued in their roles. As well as being part of a supportive, local team you will be eligible for: Main Grade Hourly Rate £13.85 Induction and Relief Register Hourly Rate £13.45 Sleepover hourly rate of £13.45 Competitive annual leave and company sick pay. Annual SSSC fees paid for all contracted support workers Enhanced pay for work on targeted Public Holidays. Paid Membership of Disclosure Scotland’s PVG Scheme. Full, in-depth training for your role. Fully funded SVQ qualification with support provided to achieve this. Employee Assistance Programme offering free confidential counselling, advice and support on a wide range of issues. A Workplace Pension. Free access to occupational health support. Credit Union Membership. Cycle to Work Scheme. Costco Membership. Blue Light Card/Blue Light Ticket registration which offer a range of discounts and savings. Concerts for Carers registration. Join us and make every day matter! Support Workers and Relief Support Workers. No experience necessary! Training and support will be given to help you achieve your full potential. We offer a mix of part time and full time hours to suit you. If you would like to get involved in support work but cannot commit to a contract due to other commitments, we also have opportunities for you to complement our existing workers by joining our relief register of bank support workers. This will mean you can work in a way that best suits you and fits with your life. To apply please visit key.org.uk/careers Location: Dumbarton, West Dunbartonshire
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Mental Health Waking Night Support Worker, Full UK Licence - Preston | Care in Mind
Care In Mind - Preston
£28,808.78 - £29,709.68 Per Annum Dependant on Experience (Pro Rata for Part Time Hours)
PermanentPart time
Mental Health Waking Night Support Worker, Young People Ashton on Ribble, Preston Must be a driver, with a current full UK licence, manual licence only, cannot accept automatic. Must be willing to drive the service car unsupervised. £2808.78 - £29709.68 per annum dependent on experience (Pro Rata for part time hours) Part Time 33 Hours Per Week Shift pattern– 8.30pm – 7.30am to include weekends and some bank holidays. Day shifts will be required on occasions for training purposes Essential requirements of a Healthcare Support Worker • Flexibility - Your role will involve working night shifts including weekends and bank holidays • Full UK Manual Driving Licence - Not Automatic • 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 Desirable Criteria of a Healthcare Support Worker • NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent in Care • 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 • Electric Car salary sacrifice scheme • 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. • 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 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. Our young people can still be quite active at night so you will have lots of interaction and will be required to support them their wellbeing, education, household tasks and general life skills. There will also be more challenging aspects to the role such as incident management and de-escalation of challenging behaviours. You will be required to update online care records, complete medication administration and provide effective handovers to the day staff. In addition, you will be responsible for the general upkeep and tidiness of the home ensuring the young people live in homely environment. Even though you are working nights, you will have the support of another night worker or a sleep in and have access to an on-call manager for additional support. At our home in Preston you will be working with young people who have a variety of mental health diagnoses including personality disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, those who have difficult relationships with food, and those who use self-harm as a strategy to cope with their emotions. This role requires patience, resilience, and compassion as you support our young people to navigate various challenges and develop new skills. When asked what qualities are the most important to them in a staff team, our young people have said they would like caring, honest, understanding, fun, and kind people to come and work with them. They love to learn new things and have a variety of hobbies and interests that they like to share with the team. They’re also an adventurous bunch who engage in a variety of activities such as going to the zoo, museums, outdoor sports, theme parks, and escape rooms to name a few. Our young people are working towards moving on positively from the home into the community and are developing skills that support their independence and autonomy. Florida House is a newly renovated 6-bed service located in Ashton-on-Ribble, the house is large and modern with spacious bedrooms and communal areas which includes a kitchen/dining area, two lounge areas, two bathrooms and one shower room. The house also has a fairly sized garden which is perfect for summer BBQs and outdoor games. It is a short drive or bus journey away from Preston Town Centre, there are also various local amenities such as Preston Railway Station; Preston Docklands including a cinema, shopping, food and beverage outlets; as well as local parks. The home is well cared for and staff and young people work together to make it homely and welcoming. 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 which includes Reflective Practice, 1:1 supervisions and Group Staff support. 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. This advert closes on Wednesday 16 Sep 2026
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Mental Health Support Worker, Driver - Preston, 37.5 hrs per week | Care in Mind
Care In Mind - Preston
£26,227.50 - £27,378 Per Annum Dependant on Experience
PermanentFull time
Mental Health Support Worker, Young People Ashton on Ribble, Preston Must be a driver, with a current full UK licence, manual licence only, cannot accept provisional nor automatic. Must be willing to drive service car unsupervised. £26227.50 - £27378.00 (Depending on experience) Full time 37.5 hours per week Shift patterns will include : Early – 7am – 3.30pm Late – 2pm – 10.30pm Early/late- 8am-7.30pm/10am-9.30pm You may be required to cover Waking Night shifts on occasions for holiday/absence reasons; Waking Night – 8.30pm – 7.30am Essential requirements of a Healthcare Support Worker • Flexibility - Your role will involve working shifts including weekends and Bank Holidays • Full UK Manual Driving Licence - Not Automatic • 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 understanding of the issues around confidentiality • An understanding of safeguarding • A professional working boundary between staff and service users • Ability to remain calm in emergencies, supporting others during difficult situations Desirable Criteria of a Healthcare Support Worker • NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent in Care • 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) • Electric Car salary sacrifice scheme • Healthcare CashPlan with costs provided towards dental and optical care and a range of other healthcare treatments and benefits. • 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. 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 Preston you will be working with young people who have a variety of mental health diagnoses including personality disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, those who have difficult relationships with food, and those who use self-harm as a strategy to cope with their emotions. This role requires patience, resilience, and compassion as you support our young people to navigate various challenges and develop new skills. When asked what qualities are the most important to them in a staff team, our young people have said they would like caring, honest, understanding, fun, and kind people to come and work with them. They love to learn new things and have a variety of hobbies and interests that they like to share with the team. They’re also an adventurous bunch who engage in a variety of activities such as going to the zoo, museums, outdoor sports, theme parks, and escape rooms to name a few. Our young people are working towards moving on positively from the home into the community and are developing skills that support their independence and autonomy. As a Support Worker you will be helping them with things such as; getting back into education, building their social networks, using public transport, volunteering or looking at work opportunities, administering their own medication, learning how to cook, budget, and manage appointments independently. Every day at Willowhurst is different and brings exciting and engaging challenges, as well as positive and rewarding outcomes. Florida House is a newly renovated 6-bed service located in Ashton-on-Ribble, the house is large and modern with spacious bedrooms and communal areas which includes a kitchen/dining area, two lounge areas, two bathrooms and one shower room. The house also has a fairly sized garden which is perfect for summer BBQs and outdoor games. It is a short drive or bus journey away from Preston Town Centre, there are also various local amenities such as Preston Railway Station; Preston Docklands including a cinema, shopping, food and beverage outlets; as well as local parks. The home is well cared for and staff and young people work together to make it homely and welcoming. 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. This advert closes on Thursday 17 Sep 2026
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