Bank Mental Health Support Worker - Bromborough

Care in Mind; Bromborough; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Care In Mind in Bromborough is seeking a Bank Mental Health Support Worker to provide compassionate, flexible support to young people aged 16-30, using a therapeutic approach to help them achieve personal goals.

You will support with education, household tasks and life skills, update online care records, administer medication where required, keep the home tidy, and work shifts including evenings and weekends, while maintaining professional boundaries and staying calm in emergencies.

Qualifications

• Good written and verbal communication skills and ability to write basic reports.
• Ability to use IT systems, complete forms and write emails.
• Willingness to work shifts including evenings and weekends when required.
• Desirable care-related qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Support young people to develop independence through education, household tasks and life skills.
• Update online care records and administer medications as required.
• Maintain a tidy, homely environment and uphold professional boundaries.
• Provide calm, supportive responses during emergencies and liaise with the team.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

IT skills

Professional boundaries

Calm under pressure

Education

Care qualification (Desirable)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Online care system

Job description

Job summary

Bank Mental Health Support Worker

Bromborough

£13.45 per hour

Hours- as required on an ad hoc basis as per the needs of the service.

Main duties of the job

• Good written skills and the ability to write basic reports and record information accurately.


• Good verbal communication skills and the ability to listen to others.


• Basic IT skills (Your role will involve some computer work, completing forms, using an online care system, and writing emails).


• An ability to maintain a professional working boundary.


• Ability to remain calm in emergencies, supporting others during difficult situations.

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.

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.

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.

As a Bank Support Worker you will different shifts that fit in with your lifestyle and these will include evenings, weekends and bank holiday

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

• Do you have any formal qualifications in care?

Experience

Essential

• Able to work shifts (including weekends, bank holidays where required to complete any necessary training)


• Previous experience of working in a team


• An understanding of the issues young people face

Skills

Essential

• Good verbal communication skills and the ability to listen to others


• 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 clean driving license?

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: Southfield Residential Service, Bromborough, CH62 2AF, United Kingdom

Employer's website: Apply through our website

Contact

For questions about the job, contact: Recruitment Department, [e-mail], 01616383285

Reference number

Reference number: RES:SFBSW2045.1

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