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Floating Mental Health Waking Night Support Worker - Driver with Car

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Stockport

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GBP 28,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

A leading company in mental health support is looking for a Floating Mental Health Waking Night Support Worker to work with young people in various locations. The role involves providing direct support, fostering independence, and ensuring safety in a professional context. Candidates must have a full driving license and be willing to work night shifts. Great benefits and training opportunities are included.

Benefits

Refer a Friend Scheme (Up to £500 per referral)

30 days holiday (Rising to 35 days with service)

Paid Training, Induction and DBS check

Healthcare CashPlan

Enhanced company pension

Life Assurance (2 x annual salary)

Qualifications

Full UK Driving Licence and access to a car.
Previous experience working with young people with mental health needs is desirable.
Able to work night shifts including weekends and bank holidays.

Responsibilities

Promote independence through support with education and household tasks.
Conduct multiple interventions involving care delivery to young people.
Maintain a professional working boundary and ensure a safe environment.

Skills

Flexibility

Good written skills

Basic IT skills

Good verbal communication

Calmness in emergencies

Education

Level 2 Diploma qualification in care or equivalent

Job summary

Floating Mental Health Waking Night Support Worker, Young People

Driver with access to a car. Mileage will be paid.

Hub Based with travel to the Care in Mind portfolio - Cheshire, Yorkshire, Wirral and Lancashire.

£27300

Full Time 38.5 hours per week

Main duties of the job

Essential requirements of a Floating Mental Health Support Worker

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 of a Floating Mental Health Support Worker

NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent in Care
Previous experience of working with young people who have mental health needs

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

Refer a Friend Scheme (Up to £500 per referral)
30 days holiday (Rising to 35 days with service including bank holidays)
An additional day off each year for your birthday
Opportunity to work part time hours if this suits your circumstances
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
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, free eye tests and various other benefits
Blue Light Card to access further shopping discounts
Enhanced company pension
Life Assurance (2 x annual salary)
Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
Employee Assistance Programme/24-hour Counselling Service

Details Date posted

02 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£27,300 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1135

Job locations

Care in Mind

Stockport

SK30UX

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.

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 e.g. 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.

The role of a floating waking night support worker, is to work across the Care in Mind portfolio of services covering Cheshire, Yorkshire, Wirral and Lancashire areas. Therefore you must have a Full UK driving licence with access to a car.

Previous care experience is desirable but 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.

Job description Job responsibilities

Previous care experience is desirable but full training will be provided. You will receive ongoing support and mentoring from our friendly residential and clinical team.

Person Specification Qualifications Desirable

Level 2 Diploma qualification in care or equivalent

Experience Essential

Previous experience of working with young people who have mental health needs

Skills Essential

Able to work night shifts over any day across a 7-day week rota (bank holidays) Must be able to carry out all shift expectations as outlined: 8.30pm-7.30am
IT skills and the ability to write emails and use Microsoft office
An understanding of the issues young people face
Good written communication skills and the ability to write basic reports and record information accurately
To have a clean driving licence and access to a car

Other Essential

Good verbal communication skills and the ability to listen to others
Ability to work in a team
Ability to meet the day-to-day needs of young people, including providing practical support with daily living activities
Form and maintain professional working boundaries between staff and service users.
Ability to remain calm in emergencies, supporting others during demanding situations.xInterview
Be a confident driver with the ability to travel throughout the Northwest and Yorkshire.
Ability to work flexibly
We will expect your values and behaviours to mirror those of Care in Mind, as illustrated on page 2 of the job description.

Desirable

Understanding of the issues around confidentiality
Understanding of safeguarding

Person Specification Qualifications Desirable

Level 2 Diploma qualification in care or equivalent

Experience Essential

Previous experience of working with young people who have mental health needs

Skills Essential

Able to work night shifts over any day across a 7-day week rota (bank holidays) Must be able to carry out all shift expectations as outlined: 8.30pm-7.30am
IT skills and the ability to write emails and use Microsoft office
An understanding of the issues young people face
Good written communication skills and the ability to write basic reports and record information accurately
To have a clean driving licence and access to a car

Other Essential

Good verbal communication skills and the ability to listen to others
Ability to work in a team
Ability to meet the day-to-day needs of young people, including providing practical support with daily living activities
Form and maintain professional working boundaries between staff and service users.
Ability to remain calm in emergencies, supporting others during demanding situations.xInterview
Be a confident driver with the ability to travel throughout the Northwest and Yorkshire.
Ability to work flexibly
We will expect your values and behaviours to mirror those of Care in Mind, as illustrated on page 2 of the job description.

Desirable

Understanding of the issues around confidentiality
Understanding of safeguarding

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

Care in Mind

Stockport

SK30UX

Employer's website

https://www.careinmind.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Care In Mind

Address

Care in Mind