Support Worker, Mental Health

Overview

Location:

Bristol (Fishponds, Bristol BS16).

Contract:

Full Time, Permanent. Working hours per week: 36. Salary: £30,764 per annum, inclusive of sleep-in payments. Closing Date:
Wednesday 28 January 2026.

Youth Support Worker

Location:

Fishponds, Bristol BS16. Salary: £30,764 per annum, inclusive of sleep-in payments. We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

As a Youth Support Worker you will have the opportunity to support each young person and be the advocate to encourage the normal development of young people through providing a consistent caring adult role model. This could include:

• Supporting them through the challenges of independence
• Be emotionally available to listen to young people’s views and feelings
• Promote and build positive relationships in a nurturing environment
• Must be IT literate, especially with Word and Outlook for Emails
• Have fun and enjoy spending time with our young people
• Plan and engage shared time within the home for the team and our young people
• Create an environment that our young people deserve to be a part of
• Creating opportunities for the young people to grow and thrive within the home

We re looking for people who genuinely care and want to make that difference. Warm, patient, a great listener and encourager - focused on achieving outcomes for others. Taking pride in knowing you are helping to shape someone s life for the better.

• Previous experience is preferred or maybe you have cared for a friend or family member
• Desire to work towards related qualification and partake in ongoing training
• Must be a team player
• Excellent communication skills both verbally and written
• Ability to cover day shifts with overnight sleep-ins at the service

Each shift is 8am to 11pm – Sleep ins are 11pm to 8am. 3 week rolling rota. Week 1 30 hrs = 2 days working & 2 sleeps. Week 2 30 hrs = 2 days working & 2 sleeps. Week 3 45 hrs = 3 days working & 3 sleeps.

• Competitive rates of pay with enviable sleep-in payments
• £500 Welcome Bonus on completion of successful probation period
• £1000 Refer A Friend scheme
• Support to progress within the company
• Enhanced DBS cost covered by company
• A genuine home from home with a friendly team

Simply use the Apply Now button and we will be in touch with you soon.

This isn’t just a job - it’s a chance to change lives, one extraordinary day at a time. Join us and be part of something meaningful. Apply today!

Care Tech is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children. All applicants must pass an enhanced DBS/PVG check and provide references covering the past two years plus all roles involving vulnerable groups.