Floating Mental Health Support Worker
Support young people in residential care, travel required, must have UK licence. Full-time, generous holiday, and paid training included.
If you are searching for a fulfilling career supporting young people with complex mental health needs, the Floating Mental Health Support Worker opportunity could be ideal. This full-time role offers a competitive salary between £28,135 and £30,205 per year, dependent on experience. To be eligible, you do need a full UK driving licence and access to a car, as travel between residential homes is a key requirement.
What You’ll Do Day-to-Day
As a Floating Support Worker, you’ll support residents in therapeutic residential homes managed by Care in Mind. Your days will involve promoting independence, supporting education and life skills, and maintaining a safe and comfortable environment for the residents.
Other daily duties are updating care records online, administering medication, and helping with household tasks. You will often participate in leisure or educational activities linked to individual care plans, ensuring each young person is encouraged and motivated to reach their goals.
The job requires occasional shift patterns, including early, late, and overnight cover, and does involve weekends and bank holidays. Having a flexible schedule is essential. You must be able to attend training sessions on weekdays, and basic IT skills are expected as you’ll be recording information regularly.
Professional boundaries, good written and verbal communication, and the ability to stay calm in emergencies are all vital qualities for this role. Experience with young people and NVQ Level 2 in Care are desirable, but not mandatory with comprehensive training provided.
The Upsides: Why Consider this Role?
This role comes with a supportive and friendly team, offering genuine opportunities for progression, especially if you aim to build a career in mental health care. The company provides a generous benefits package: up to 35 days of holiday (including bank holidays), a birthday day off, paid induction and training, healthcare support, and a strong pension scheme.
Referral bonuses, access to shopping discounts via a Blue Light card, and enhanced parental leave benefits are also offered. Paid mileage for travel and full mentoring ensure you feel valued and fully supported as you settle into the team.
The Downsides: Points to Consider
The main challenge is the requirement to travel regularly, which can lead to a lot of time on the road. Shift work, including weekends and night-time cover, can impact work-life balance. Flexibility with hours is key.
Additionally, this role involves working in sometimes demanding situations, supporting young people experiencing emotional or behavioural distress. The work can be emotionally challenging and stress management is important.
Nuestro veredicto
This is a rewarding and well-supported opportunity for those passionate about supporting young people with mental health needs. Flexible hours, generous benefits, and ongoing development make it a strong option. It suits confident drivers who are happy working across multiple locations, with a flexible approach to shifts and an eagerness to make a difference.
