Healthcare Support Worker - Leeds

The closing date is 19 June 2025

Job summary

Healthcare Support Worker, Eating Disorders

Moortown, Leeds

£24570 - £25662 per annum based on experience.

Full time 37.5 hours per week

Main duties of the job

Essential requirements of a Support Worker

• Flexibility - Your role will involve working shifts including weekends and Bank Holidays
• 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 Support Worker
• Full UK Driving Licence
• NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent in Care
• Previous experience of working with young people who have mental health needs

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.

Company Benefits

• 30 days holiday (Rising to 35 days with service including bank holidays)
• An additional day off each year for your birthday
• Opportunity to work part time hours if this suits your circumstances
• 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
• 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, free eye tests and various other benefits
• Blue Light Card to access further shopping discounts
• Enhanced company pension
• Life Assurance (2 x annual salary)
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
• Employee Assistance Programme/24-hour Counselling Service

Details

Date posted

11 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£24,570 to £25,662 a year Dependant on Experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1142

Job locations

Maplehurst Residential Service
Moortown
LS17 5PP

Employer details

Employer name

Care In Mind

Address

Maplehurst Residential Service
Moortown
LS17 5PP

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Department
jobs@careinmind.com

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• Flexibility - Your role will involve working shifts including weekends and Bank Holidays
• 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 Support Worker
• Full UK Driving Licence
• 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
• 30 days holiday (Rising to 35 days with service including bank holidays)
• An additional day off each year for your birthday
• Opportunity to work part time hours if this suits your circumstances
• 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
• 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, free eye tests and various other benefits
• Blue Light Card to access further shopping discounts
• Enhanced company pension
• Life Assurance (2 x annual salary)
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
• Employee Assistance Programme/24-hour Counselling Service