Job Description

Mental Health Support Worker, Young People



DRIVER ONLY - WITH FULL MANUAL UK LICENCE - NOT JUST AN AUTOMATIC LICENCE



Bromborough, Wirral



24570 - 25662 (Depending on experience)



Full Time 37.5 hours per week



Essential requirements of a Support Worker



Flexibility - Your role will involve working shifts including weekends and Bank Holidays



Must be able to attend training throughout employment which will be held on weekdays



Good written skills and the ability to write basic reports and record information accurately



Basic IT skills (Your role will involve some computer work, completing forms, using an online care system, and writing emails)



Good verbal communication skills and the ability to listen to others



An ability to maintain a professional working boundary



Ability to remain calm in emergencies, supporting others during difficult situations



DRIVER ONLY - WITH FULL MANUAL UK LICENCE



Desirable Criteria of a Support Worker



Full UK Driving Licence



NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent in Care



Previous experience of working with young people who have mental health need



Care in Mind provide residential services for young people aged 16-30 years old. The young people we care for often require a high level of support to assist with difficulties they may have from self-harming, behaviour, and emotional difficulties. Our aim is to support the young people using a therapeutic approach to help them achieve their individual goals, in preparation for transition to adult life.



Company Benefits



30 days holiday (Rising to 35 days with service including bank holidays)



An additional day off each year for your birthday



Excellent Learning and Development opportunities (Level 3 in Adult Health & Social Care and support with completion of the Care Certificate)



Paid Training, Induction and DBS check



Healthcare CashPlan with costs provided towards dental and optical care and a range of other healthcare treatments and benefits including discounted gym memberships, online shopping discounts, free eye tests and various other benefits



Blue Light Card to access further shopping discounts



Enhanced company pension



Life Assurance (2 x annual salary)



Enhanced maternity/paternity leave



Employee Assistance Programme/24-hour Counselling Service



At Care in Mind our homes are always a hub of activity and energy where the young people can feel safe, and our staff enjoy coming to work. Your role will involve working with our young people to promote independence through support with education, household tasks and general life skills. You will also assist them with everyday life skills including shopping, building positive relationships, and going on holidays. We always encourage our young people and staff to bring their hobbies and knowledge into the home whether this be knitting, fitness, cooking or even singing so there is never a dull moment. Part of the role will be managing various levels of self-harm using a least restrictive approach, so you will require a high level of resilience and have a caring, compassionate nature. You will also update online care records and complete medication administration. In addition, you will be responsible for the general upkeep and tidiness of the home ensuring the young people live in a homely environment.



At our home in Bromborough, you will be working with young people who have a variety of mental health diagnosis including personality disorder, disordered eating, and complex post-traumatic stress disorder and those who use self-harm as a strategy to cope with their emotions. Several of our young people are preparing for moving on positively from the home into the community. Your role will include supporting them with their daily living - meal preparation, food shopping, prompting for self-care, medication administration, medical appointments, and general upkeep of their home. Our young people enjoy doing activities out of the home including clothes shopping, swimming, meals out, attending youth clubs and other groups, pamper sessions and cinema trips, which you will be able to support with.



The role will include some fewer fun aspects such as incident management, de-escalation of challenging behaviours, completing several online records, report writing, audits, and medication management. You must be a driver to be able to apply for this post.



Previous care experience is not essential and full training will be provided. You will receive ongoing support and mentoring from our friendly residential and clinical team.



The job is highly rewarding and a great start to developing your career working with young people or enhancing your previous experience of mental health with the opportunity for excellent career development.