Mental Health Support Worker

Mental Health Support Worker, Young People

Denton's Green, St Helens

£24570 - £25662 per annum (Dependent on Experience)

Full Time 37.5 hours per week

• Flexibility – Your role will involve working shifts including weekends and Bank Holidays.
• Full UK Driving Licence – Manual not automatic.
• 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.
• Ability to maintain a professional working boundary.
• Ability to remain calm in emergencies, supporting others during difficult situations.

• NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent in Care.
• Previous experience of working with young people who have mental health needs.

Care in Mind provides 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.

• Work with our young people to promote independence through support with education, household tasks and general life skills.
• Update online care records and complete medication administration.
• Responsible for the general upkeep and tidiness of the home ensuring the young people live in a homely environment.
• Support them with daily living – meal preparation, food shopping, prompting for self-care, medication administration, medical appointments, and general upkeep of their home.
• Support with activities out of the home including clothes shopping, swimming, meals out, attending youth clubs and other groups, pamper sessions and cinema trips.
• Work at our 5‑bed home in Denton's Green, caring for young people with various mental health diagnoses including personality disorder, disordered eating, complex post‑traumatic stress disorder, and those who use self‑harm as a strategy.
• Participate in “Bring your hobby to work” days and support team engagement.

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. This role offers excellent career development opportunities and can be a great start to developing a career working with young people or enhancing prior mental health experience.

• Minimum 30 days holiday.
• Additional day off each year for your birthday.
• Enhanced company sick pay.
• Enhanced company pension.
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave.
• Paid time off for fertility treatment.
• Life Assurance (2 × annual salary).
• Healthcare Cash Plan with costs provided towards dental and optical care and a range of other healthcare treatments and benefits including discounted gym memberships, online shopping discounts.
• Employee Assistance Programme/24‑hour Counselling Service.
• Free eye tests and various other benefits.
• 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.
• Mindful & Disability Confident Employer.
• Supporter of the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter.
• Menopause Friendly Organisation.
• Long service awards.
• Social events including a Christmas party.
• Blue Light Card to access further shopping discounts.
• Refer a Friend Scheme (Up to £500 per referral).
• Free onsite parking.

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.

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