Mental Health Support Worker - West Yorkshire in Liversedge, West Yorkshire inLiversedge, West Yorkshire PUBLISHED FRI 7 NOV 2025 Jump to job information section

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

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Support young people aged 16–30 in a warm, homely five‑bed Edwardian residential service in Liversedge, West Yorkshire (WF15 7DG). This full‑time, permanent Mental Health Support Worker role (37.5 hours/week) offers a salary of £24,570–£25,662 depending on experience and requires a Full UK manual driving licence (automatic licences cannot be accepted) as you’ll be expected to drive the service car. You’ll work shifts including weekends and bank holidays, helping residents with daily life skills, education, household tasks, medication administration and online care records. The role involves supporting young people with complex mental health needs — including self‑harm, eating difficulties and personality disorder — helping them build independence for transition into adult life and joining in community activities, trips and in‑house social evenings. Full training, induction and DBS checks are provided, with ongoing mentoring from a friendly residential and clinical team.

This job is ideal for compassionate, patient and resilient carers — particularly women seeking a supportive workplace that understands life’s demands. Basic IT and written skills, good verbal communication and the ability to remain calm in emergencies are essential; previous care experience is helpful but not required. Care In Mind offers substantial benefits that support family life and wellbeing: a minimum of 30 days’ holiday plus a birthday day off, enhanced sick pay, enhanced pension and maternity/paternity leave, paid time off for fertility treatment, life assurance, a Healthcare CashPlan, Employee Assistance Programme, free eye tests, excellent learning and development (Level 3 in Adult Health & Social Care and Care Certificate support), menopause‑friendly policies, long service awards, social events and a refer‑a‑friend scheme. If this feels like the right next step for you, click the "Apply Now" button to begin — you can also find Care In Mind opportunities on jobsincare.com.

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To work as a Mental Health Support Worker in the UK, you’ll need a combination of personal qualities, skills, and sometimes formal qualifications. Here’s a comprehensive list of the key skills and attributes required:

Essential Skills and Qualities

1. Empathy and Compassion: The ability to understand and be sensitive to the feelings and experiences of others is crucial.

2. Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills are important for interacting with clients, families, and healthcare professionals.

3. Active Listening: Being able to listen attentively and understand what clients are expressing is vital in providing support.

4. Interpersonal Skills: Building trusting relationships with clients and their families is essential for effective support.

5. Patience: Working in mental health can be challenging. Patience is needed to help clients at their own pace.

6. Resilience: The ability to cope with challenging situations and emotional strain is important in this role.

7. Problem-Solving Skills: The capacity to think critically and address issues as they arise is essential for supporting clients effectively.

8. Non-Judgmental Attitude: Maintaining an open and accepting mindset towards individuals regardless of their backgrounds or experiences is crucial.

9. Teamwork: Working collaboratively with other healthcare professionals is often necessary to provide comprehensive care.

10. Cultural Competence: Understanding and respecting cultural differences can help provide more effective and personalized care.

Additional Skills

1. Basic IT Skills: Familiarity with computers and electronic health records may be required for documentation and reporting.

2. Crisis Management: Skills in managing emergencies or crises are important in situations where clients may be at risk.

3. Knowledge of Mental Health Disorders: Understanding various mental health conditions and treatments can improve the support provided to clients.

4. Organizational Skills: The ability to manage time and keep records of interventions, appointments, and client progress is crucial.

Qualifications

While formal qualifications are not always required to become a Mental Health Support Worker, having a relevant qualification can be beneficial, such as:

- NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care

- Diploma in Mental Health Support Work

- Experience in a related field, such as social care, nursing, or psychology, may also be valuable.

Training and Certification

Many employers provide training programs for new staff, covering essential areas such as:

- Mental health awareness

- Safeguarding

- First aid and basic life support

- Health and safety procedures

Experience

Having previous experience in a care setting, even in a voluntary capacity, can be advantageous and is often looked upon favorably by employers.

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