Mental Health Support Worker – CAMHS

About the role

Join Cygnet Hospital Bury Forestwood as a Mental Health Support Worker within the Children & Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) team. You will work 12‑hour shifts across days, nights and weekends, providing compassionate care to young people on a defined treatment pathway from admission to discharge.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver enhanced, person‑centred care using a flexible learning approach.
• Provide physical and emotional support, guidance and encouragement.
• Identify individual needs and respond with appropriate assistance.
• Assist with medical and welfare requirements and record observations.
• Safeguard service users and maintain a clean, safe environment.

Required profile

• Genuinely motivated to make a positive difference in young lives.
• Excellent communicator and effective team player.
• Sensitive, intuitive and able to create a trusting, stimulating environment.
• Energetic and able to work varied shifts, including weekends.

Required skills

• No specific technical skills listed; caring attitude and willingness to learn are essential.

What we offer

• £13.15 per hour.
• Paid three‑week induction and ongoing apprenticeship scheme.
• Flexible working with overtime opportunities.
• Regular coaching, appraisal, expert supervision and peer support.
• Employee discounts, Cycle‑to‑Work scheme and comprehensive benefits package.