Mental health peer support worker Work, Jobs in Manchester (with Salaries)

Challenging behaviours support worker (Young people + Children)
BMS Care providers limited —Manchester
- £16.65 - £20.00 an hour
- Part-time
- In-person
- Communication skills
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IPS Peer Support Worker
Pure Innovations —Manchester
- £14,722 a year
- Part-time
- Experience working with children
- Travel
- Mentoring
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
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Weekend Mental Health Support Worker
Turning Point —Manchester
- £25,949 a year
- Part-time
- Annual leave
7d
Mental Health Support Worker
Turning Point —Manchester
- £25,949 a year
- Full-time
- Annual leave
14d
Apprentice Youth Worker
Trafford Council —Trafford
- £25,989 - £28,142 a year
- Weekend availability
- Hybrid work
- School
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
7d
Female Recovery Support Worker
Creative Support —Stalybridge
- £13.45 an hour
- Part-time
- Annual leave
1d
Social Worker at Ramsgate House, Lower Broughton - Mental Health
Salford Council —Salford
- £39,152 - £50,269 a year
- Presentation skills
7d
Senior Support Worker
Trafford Council —Trafford
- £28,598 - £31,022 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Computer skills
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Work from home
4d
Support Worker
ABL Health —Bolton
- £26,000 - £26,500 a year
- Weekend availability
- Annual leave
- Referral programme
Conference & Review Support Officer
Oldham Council —Oldham
- £28,597 - £31,022 a year
- Computer literacy
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
9d
Recovery Support Worker
Creative Support —Atherton
- £13.45 an hour
- Full-time
- Annual leave
7d
Social Worker
Oldham Council —Oldham
- £34,434 - £38,220 a year
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Activity Co-ordinator
Cygnet —Widnes
- £13.15 - £13.45 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Rehabilitation centre
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
7h
Experienced Social Worker roles within Mental Health and Autism
Stockport Council —Stockport
- £39,862 - £45,091 a year
- Temporary
- Hybrid work
Experienced Social Worker - Mental Health and Autism - dedicated duty social worker
Stockport Council —Stockport
- £39,862 - £45,091 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
Recovery Coordinator
Change Grow Live —St Helens
- £28,557.79 - £32,802.41 a year
- Research
- Conflict management
- Training & development
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
14d
Senior Family Worker
Oldham Council —Oldham
- £34,433 - £38,220 a year
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Social Worker
Evolve Psychology Services —Huddersfield
- £30,000 - £56,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Experience working with children
- Travel
- Leadership
- Annual leave
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Experienced Social Worker (Level 3) - Children's Services
Trafford Council —Trafford
- £40,777 - £42,839 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Experience working with children
- In-person
- Annual leave
- Work from home
7d
Key Worker - 1:1 Pupil Support
Rethink Education —Skelmersdale
- £18,500 - £25,000 a year
- Full-time
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Experience working with children
- In-person
Quick apply
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Challenging behaviours support worker (Young people + Children)

BMS Care providers limited
Manchester

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Job details

Part-time | Full-time
£16.65 - £20.00 an hour

Qualifications

Care record keeping
Driving Licence
Experience working with individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders
Children's home experience
Caring for vulnerable young people
Incident documentation
Incident Reporting
Behavioural and mental health support experience
Working with individuals with mental health conditions
Experience of working with children and young people
Risk assessment
Multidisciplinary collaboration
Challenging behaviour support
Residential support experience
Positive Behaviour Support strategies
Child safeguarding
Supported living services experience
Incident log maintenance
Experience caring for children and young people
Communication skills

Full job description

We are looking for experienced and dedicated Mental Health Support Workers to join our team, supporting young people aged 13–17 with complex emotional, behavioural, and mental health needs. This role involves delivering high-quality support within supported accommodation and community settings, working as part of 2:1, 3:1, 4:1, and small-group staffing models.

You'll play a key role in helping young people develop emotional resilience, improve independence, and achieve positive outcomes while providing a safe, structured, and nurturing environment.

Many of the young people we support have experienced trauma and may present with emotional dysregulation, neurodevelopmental conditions such as ADHD, challenging behaviours, substance misuse, exploitation risks, or involvement with negative peer groups. Success in this role requires professionals who remain calm under pressure, communicate effectively, and build positive, consistent relationships while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver person-centred support tailored to each young person's individual needs and care plans.
Encourage emotional wellbeing, resilience, and the development of practical life skills.
Respond confidently and professionally to behaviours of concern using positive behaviour support and de-escalation techniques.
Promote safeguarding, risk awareness, and the overall welfare of the young people in your care.
Support attendance and engagement with education, training, healthcare appointments, and positive community opportunities.
Maintain accurate, timely, and professional records, including daily logs, incident reports, and risk assessments.
Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary professionals, including social workers, education providers, therapists, and healthcare teams.
Uphold confidentiality, professional standards, and organisational policies at all times.

What We're Looking For

Previous experience supporting young people with complex emotional, behavioural, or mental health needs.
Experience within residential children's services, supported accommodation, outreach, or similar care settings.
A sound understanding of safeguarding, trauma-informed practice, and positive behaviour support.
The ability to remain composed in challenging situations while making safe, informed decisions.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to build trusting professional relationships.
Flexibility to work a varied rota, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-in or waking night shifts where required.

Desirable

Training in safeguarding, conflict management, de-escalation, PMVA, or trauma-informed practice.
Knowledge of ADHD, autism, attachment difficulties, and other neurodevelopmental or mental health needs.
Full UK driving licence (where applicable).

Important Information

Please note: This is a specialist role supporting young people with complex needs. We are seeking applicants who have relevant professional experience in children's services, mental health support, supported living, or residential care. Applications from candidates without appropriate experience will not be considered.

Pay: £16.65-£20.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

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