Mental Health Support Worker jobs in Yorkshire

Join Alcedo Care York as a Children's Mental Health Care Assistant working within York, Harrogate, Knaresborough, Tadcaster, Easingwold and surrounding areas.

To apply, you must:

• Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work

Excellent rates of pay £14.00 - £16.00 per hour + Pension + Holiday Pay (equivalent to £16.14 - £17.93 per hour including holiday pay & pension)

We are offering a free DBS check! Immediate interviews available - let's fast-track your application!

Expected average hours – 20 to 40 hours plus per week. Shifts are flexible and we also have opportunities for short shifts or 12-hour shifts days or nights.

Alcedo Care are proudly recognised as a Top 20 Rated Home Care Group for the past six years. You’ll join our amazing team delivering quality care, making a real difference by enriching lives and supporting independence within your local community.

• Enhanced bank holiday rates
• Paid training following successful completion of 1 week’s work
• Mileage contribution for drivers
• Flexible working hours (full-time, part time and casual)
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for 24/7 wellbeing support

We’re proud of our strong family values and supportive culture. With over 25 branches across the North-West, Lakes and Cumbria, Yorkshire and Wales. We deliver more than a million care hours each year. Our award-winning in-house training team, including Registered Nurses, ensure you receive all the support and skills you need as a Care Assistant, recognised nationally with the Princess Royal Training Award.

About the Role:

Support children and young people with their mental health, emotional wellbeing, and everyday activities. You'll build positive relationships, promote independence, and provide compassionate, person-centred care in a safe and supportive environment. The role also involves personal care including continence support, washing, dressing as well as supporting with medication, meal preparation, helping with household tasks and supporting clients in the community to attend local parks, play centres, swimming, trampolining and many more.

You do not need previous experience to join our team, as all training is provided to boost your skills and confidence.

Due to the nature of the role, including personal care, unsupervised work with vulnerable individuals and the need to work flexible hours including late evenings and weekends, applicants must be aged 18 or over. This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Join Our Team

If you’re ready to start a rewarding career with a company that truly values its carers, we’d love to hear from you. Our dedicated recruitment team is on hand to guide you through the process. Apply today as a Childrens Care Assistant and take your first step with Alcedo Care.

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