Support Worker, Mental Health

Job Title and Service

Bank Support Worker – Children’s Crisis and Respite Service

Clitheroe

£12.21 to £12.50 per hour plus sleep-in payments where required

Bank casual work

Days and nights available

Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance

As and when required

• Experience supporting children or young people with complex needs
• Ability to work safely in high-pressured environments, including crisis and de-escalation settings
• Confident managing behaviours linked to self-harm, suicidal ideation, mental health needs, and challenging behaviour
• Strong communication skills and ability to follow care plans and safeguarding protocols
• Resilience, reliability, and commitment to high-quality care
• Due to the nature of personal care and safeguarding requirements, this post is restricted to women only. This is an Occupational Requirement under the Equality Act 2010 to ensure safe, dignified, and appropriate support

• Provide safe, consistent support to children and young people accessing crisis or respite services
• Deliver person-centred care and emotional support during periods of distress or crisis
• Assist with daily living tasks, activities, and routines
• Maintain clear and accurate records in line with service standards
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure stable, structured care for each young person
• Promote safety, safeguarding, and positive outcomes at all times

• Competitive hourly rate plus sleep-in payments
• Flexible shifts to support work-life balance
• Supportive team environment with ongoing development opportunities
• Opportunity to build varied experience across crisis and respite settings

• Enhanced DBS required
• Full reference checks completed prior to start date
• We do not offer sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have full right to work in the UK

If you can bring resilience, compassion, and professional integrity to crisis and respite care, please submit your CV or call our office for immediate consideration.