At a Glance
- Tasks: Support vulnerable young people in a residential care setting and help them thrive.
- Company: Join Homes2Inspire, a new residential care home dedicated to making a difference.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, healthcare plan, 28 days leave, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Comprehensive training provided and opportunities for career progression.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the lives of young people facing challenges every day.
- Qualifications: Experience with vulnerable individuals and a passion for supporting youth required.
The predicted salary is between 16.07 - 16.07 £ per hour.
Job Role: Mental Health Support Worker
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Location: Southwell, Nottinghamshire
Earning potential: £27,976.00 - £33,435.04 per annum* (includes qualification enhancement, attendance bonus, and 2 sleep‑ins per week at £46.01 each)
Hourly rate: £13.45 – £16.07 per hour
Minster House is a new residential care home for young people facing challenges. We are looking for someone passionate about helping them reach their full potential and who has transferable experience working with children, young people or vulnerable adults. The role involves working directly with vulnerable young people who have adverse backgrounds and require trauma‑informed care.
What You’ll Bring
- An understanding of the challenges faced by vulnerable children and young people who have experienced trauma
- Experience supporting vulnerable people in a workplace environment or professional capacity
- Experience of working with behaviours that challenge
- Education to GCSE level or equivalent
- QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare or equivalent Health & Social Care qualification or willingness to complete
- Availability to work on a shift rota system including weekends and bank holidays
- A full UK Driving Licence
What can Homes2Inspire offer you?
- A unique opportunity to help shape and develop our new home within Nottinghamshire
- A three‑week comprehensive induction package and specialist training for the role
- Professional development training to progress into other Homes2Inspire roles
- Medicash Healthcare Plan – claim back an annual cost of everyday healthcare, such as dental, optical treatment and specialist treatment
- Employee Assistant Programme – 24/7 access to support and 8 free counselling sessions
- Well‑being support from an internal health team with NHS clinical background
- 28 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays
- Life assurance, high street discounts, Blue Light discount card and cycle‑to‑work scheme
- Opportunities to connect with Shaw Trust employee networks
- Refer a Friend scheme – earn £500 bonus for every successful applicant referred
Additional Information
- All successful candidates will be subject to pre‑employment safer recruitment checks in line with Ofsted regulatory requirements
- We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role
- Candidate applications will be reviewed regularly and we reserve the right to interview before the advertised closing date
- Personal information may be shared with partners at any stage of the recruitment process
- Interviews will take place in person during pre‑planned assessment days; contact the careers team for accessibility requests or reasonable adjustments
Residential Youth Support Worker - Minster House employer: Shaw Trust
Shaw Trust is an exceptional employer that prioritises community impact and employee well-being. With a strong commitment to diversity, employees enjoy generous benefits such as 25 days of annual leave and an enhanced pension scheme, alongside ample opportunities for professional development in the vibrant setting of Greater London.
