Mental Health Waking Night Support Worker - St Helens in Denton

Mental Health Waking Night Support Worker - St Helens in Denton

Denton Full-Time 24169 - 24169 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Care in Mind

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Support young people with mental health needs during night shifts, ensuring their wellbeing and daily living.
  • Company: Care in Mind, a supportive organisation focused on youth mental health.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, enhanced sick pay, birthday off, and extensive training opportunities.
  • Other info: Enjoy a vibrant work culture with hobbies at work and social events.
  • Why this job: Make a real difference in young people's lives while developing your career in mental health.
  • Qualifications: No prior experience needed; just a passion for helping others and good communication skills.

The predicted salary is between 24169 - 24169 £ per year.

  • Mental Health Waking Night Support Worker - St Helens
  • Main area Mental Health Waking Night Support Worker Grade Band 1 Contract

Permanent: Part Time - 33 Hours Hours Part time - 33 hours per week (You will be required to work shift patterns which will include weekends and bank holidays.) Job ref RES: RBPT2010.1

Site Rosebank Residential Service Town Denton's Green Salary £28,808.78 - £29,709.68 Per Annum Dependant on Experience (Pro Rata for Part Time Hours) Salary period Yearly Closing 23/07/2026 23:59

  • Job overview
  • Denton's Green, St Helens
  • £28808.78 - £29709.68 per annum dependent on experience (Pro Rata for part time hours)

Main duties of the job

Essential requirements of a Support Worker

  • Flexibility - Your role will involve working night shifts including weekends and bank holiday
  • 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 of a Support Worker

  • Full UK Manual Driving Licence - 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
  • Enhanced company sick pay
  • Enhanced company pension
  • Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
  • Paid time off for fertility treatment
  • Life Assurance (2 x annual salary)
  • Electric Car salary sacrifice scheme
  • Healthcare Cash Plan with costs provided towards dental, optical care, healthcare treatments and benefits.
  • 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 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.
  • 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.

Our young people can still be quite active at night so you will have lots of interaction and will be required to support them their wellbeing, education, household tasks and general life skills.

There will also be more challenging aspects to the role such as incident management and de-escalation of challenging behaviours.

You will be required to update online care records, complete medication administration, and provide effective handovers to the day staff.

In addition, you will be responsible for the general upkeep and tidiness of the home ensuring the young people live in homely environment.

Even though you are working nights, you will have the support of another night worker or a sleep in and have access to an on-call manager for additional support.

At our 5-bed home in Denton's Green 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.

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 which includes Reflective Practice, 1:1 supervisions and Group Staff support.

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

Qualifications

• Do you have any formal qualifications in care?

Experience

  • Previous experience of working in a team
  • An understanding of the issues young people face

Skills

  • 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.
  • Other
  • 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.
  • As a disability confident employer, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process - please email: jobs@careinmind. com
  • Please note that we do not accept CV’s and the application must be completed in full.
  • 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 are an equal opportunities employer who values diversity and positively encourages applications of all ages from all sections of the community.
  • 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.
  • Employer certification / accreditation badges

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Mental Health Waking Night Support Worker - St Helens 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.

Care in Mind

Contact Details:

Care in Mind Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Mental Health Waking Night Support Worker - St Helens in Denton

Flexibility
Good Written Communication Skills
Basic IT Skills
Good Verbal Communication Skills
Ability to Maintain Professional Boundaries
Calmness in Emergencies
Incident Management