At a Glance
- Tasks: Support young people with mental health needs during night shifts, promoting independence and life skills.
- Company: Care in Mind, a supportive employer focused on young people's mental health.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 30+ days holiday, enhanced sick pay, and excellent training opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible hours, social events, and a friendly team culture.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in young people's lives while developing your skills in a rewarding environment.
- Qualifications: Driving licence, good communication skills, and a passion for supporting young people.
The predicted salary is between 32032 - 32032 £ per year.
Job Overview
Care in Mind provides residential services for young people aged 16–30 years old.
The role of a floating waking night support worker is to work across the Care in Mind portfolio of services covering Cheshire, Stockport, Bury and Bolton.
- Key Qualifications and Requirements
- Flexibility – Your role will involve working night shifts including weekends and bank holidays
- Full UK Driving Licence and access to a car
- 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
- NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent in Care
- Previous experience of working with young people who have mental health needs
Key Responsibilities
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.
You will undertake a wide range of duties, which will involve direct and indirect care of young people who have complex mental health needs within the Care in Mind residential homes and various other settings such as college/leisure activities.
You will conduct multiple interventions involving the delivery of care to young people and to promote their independence ensuring continuity of care in accordance with Care in Mind policies and procedures.
Remuneration & Benefits
Hub Based with travel to the Care in Mind portfolio – Cheshire, covering Stockport, Bury and Bolton. £
- £32032 per annum dependent on experience + mileage paid from local hub. Full Time 38.5 hours per week.
- Minimum 30 days holiday
- 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 × annual salary)
- Electric Car salary sacrifice scheme
- Healthcare Cash Plan with costs provided towards dental and optical care and a range of other 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.
- Disability Confident Statement
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer.
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Contact Details:
Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd Recruitment Team
