At a Glance
- Tasks: Support young people with mental health needs in a vibrant residential setting.
- Company: Care in Mind, a supportive and inclusive employer.
- Benefits: Birthday off, enhanced sick pay, and healthcare perks.
- Other info: Ongoing training and support provided in a fun, engaging environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in young people's lives while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Full UK manual driving licence and good communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 22750 - 27378 £ per year.
Main area: Mental Health Support Worker
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (You will be required to work shift patterns which will include weekends and bank holidays)
Salary: £26,227.50 - £27,378 Per Annum Dependant on Experience
Job overview: Denton's Green, St Helens. Must be a driver, with a Full UK manual licence only, cannot accept automatic. Must be willing to drive service car.
Main duties of the job:
- 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.
Desirable Criteria:
- Full UK Driving Licence - manual not automatic.
- NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent in Care.
- Previous experience of working with young people who have mental health needs.
Working for our organisation: 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:
- An additional day off each year for your birthday.
- Electric Car salary sacrifice scheme.
- Enhanced company sick pay.
- Enhanced company pension.
- Enhanced maternity/paternity leave.
- Paid time off for fertility treatment.
- Life Assurance (2 x annual salary).
- Healthcare CashPlan with costs provided towards dental and optical care and a range of other healthcare treatments and benefits including discounted gym memberships.
- 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.
- We are a Mindful & Disability Confident Employer.
- We are a supporter of the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter.
- We are a Menopause Friendly employer.
- 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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities: 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 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 5-bed home in Denton's Green you will be working with young people who have a variety of mental health diagnoses 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. At Denton's Green, we enjoy “Bring your hobby to work” days which includes staff enjoying their hobbies at work such as dog walking, painting, yoga, camping & bushcraft, and gardening. 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.
Person specification:
- Do you have any formal qualifications in care?
- Do you have experience of teamwork?
- An understanding of the issues young people face.
- Good written communication skills and the ability to write basic reports and record information accurately.
- IT skills and the ability to write emails and use Microsoft Office.
- Do you hold a full manual UK clean driving license? This must be a manual licence.
- Able to work shifts (including weekends, bank holidays where required to complete any necessary training).
- Good verbal communication skills and the ability to listen to others.
Additional Information: Please note that training will be 6 days held at our Head Office in Stockport - reasonable expenses will be reimbursed. Care in Mind operates a safer recruitment process and as part of this process the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. While we value the use of AI technology to enhance our daily work, we also value the personal touch and urge applicants to write their supporting statement without the use of AI to emphasise their own unique experiences. It is also unacceptable to use AI to inflate skills and experiences on the application form. We reserve the right to close the advert early, should we appoint a suitable candidate. Please be aware that Care in Mind do not hold a sponsorship licence. We are an equal opportunities employer who values diversity and positively encourages applications of all ages from all sections of the community.
Mental Health Support Worker - St Helens, Full UK Manual Licence in Denton employer: Care in Mind
Care in Mind is an exceptional employer located in Moortown, Leeds, offering a supportive and nurturing work environment for those passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people facing mental health challenges. With a strong emphasis on employee growth through comprehensive training and development opportunities, we foster a culture of collaboration and respect, ensuring that our staff feel valued and empowered in their roles. Join us to be part of a dedicated team that prioritises meaningful work and the well-being of both employees and the young individuals we support.
