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Children's Mental Health Support Worker

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Randstad

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Location:
United Kingdom , Whitehaven, Workington, Dalston, Carlisle, Central Cumbria

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Category:
Nursing

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Contract Type:
Not provided

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Salary:

16.00 - 18.00 GBP / Hour

Job Description:

Join Our Team: Children's Mental Health Support Worker. Are you passionate about making a profound difference in the lives of young people? We are urgently seeking dedicated and compassionate Children's Mental Health Support Workers to provide essential care and support to children and young people with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs. This highly rewarding role involves delivering day-to-day care, offering vital respite for families, and engaging young individuals in activities that foster their well-being and development.

Job Responsibility:

  • Delivering day-to-day care
  • Offering vital respite for families
  • Engaging young individuals in activities that foster their well-being and development
  • Providing essential care and support to children and young people with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs

Requirements:

  • Minimum of 6 months of recent UK experience working with children and adults in a mental health setting or a care home
  • Valid Right to Work in the UK (no sponsorships)
  • Enhanced DBS registered on the update service
  • BILD certified PMVA Course
  • Classroom Mandatory Training
  • Valid driving license and access to own car
  • Openness to travel for work
What we offer:
  • Sleepin Package available, including 12-hour long day shifts
  • Competitive Pay Rates
  • Dedicated Support
  • Mobile App to manage shifts
  • Free accredited training

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 25, 2025

Expiration:
January 07, 2026

Work Type:
On-site work
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