About this role
Job summary
Mental Health Support Worker, Young People
Liversedge, West Yorkshire
£26227.50 - £27378.00 Dependant on Experience - Pro Rata for part time hours.
Part Time - 24 hours per week
Main duties of the job
Essential requirements of a Support Worker
Flexibility - Your role will involve working 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
NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent in Care Full UK Manual Driving Licence - Not Automatic Previous experience of working with young people who have mental health need
About us
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
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 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, 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. 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.
Job description Job 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 homely environment.
At our home in Liversedge, West Yorkshire you will be working with young people who have a variety of mental health diagnosis including personality disorder, those who have difficult relationships with food and those who use self-harm as a strategy to cope with their emotions. As such, you will be required to be patient and resilient as the support you will be providing to our young people will include supporting them to improve their relationship with food and managing incidents of self-harm. When our young people are preparing for moving on positively from the home into the community, you will be supporting this transition through things such as: supporting them to self-administer their own medication, re-engaging with education, accessing public transport and appointments independently. The young people enjoy in house activities such as arts/crafts, baking, cooking, board games and quiz/movie/theme nights. They also like going out in the community, on day trips to the beach or similar, shopping, eating out, bowling, walks, concerts and the cinema.
The home is a 5-bed service and is an Edwardian building with lovely spacious rooms including plenty of communal areas where young people and staff can work together. Alongside the house there is a fabulous back garden and large decking area, which are perfect for when the summer months bring the sunny weather to Yorkshire. You will be working with an established, experienced and diverse staff team who all have a passion for supporting the young people to achieve their goals and help them move on to full independence.
Previous care experience is not essentialand 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
Qualifications Desirable
Level 2 diploma qualification in care or equivalent
Experience Essential
Previous experience of working in a team An understanding of the issues young people face
Skills Essential
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
Desirable
Do you hold a full manual UK clean driving license? This must be a manual licence.
Other Essential
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
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Care In Mind
Address Lyndhurst Residential Service
Liversedge, West Yorkshire
WF157DG
Employer's website https://www.careinmind.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)