Mental Health Senior Support Worker - Bromborough

NHS; Bromborough; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Le NHS recrute un Senior Support Worker en santé mentale pour rejoindre l'équipe de Care in Mind à Bromborough. Dans ce rôle, vous superviserez le personnel et soutiendrez les jeunes aux besoins variés en santé mentale. Ce poste offre une excellente opportunité de formation et de développement professionnel dans un environnement dynamique, tout en jouant un rôle actif dans la vie quotidienne des jeunes. Des bénéfices attrayants, y compris des congés et des opportunités d'apprentissage, sont également proposés.

Benefits

30 jours de congé (augmentant à 35 jours avec le service)

Journée supplémentaire pour l'anniversaire

Opportunités d'apprentissage et de développement

Formation et vérification de DBS rémunérées

Plan de santé

Carte Blue Light pour des réductions

Pension améliorée

Assurance vie (2 x salaire annuel)

Congé de maternité/paternité amélioré

Programme d'assistance aux employés

Qualifications

• Expérience antérieure en tant que Support Worker avec des jeunes en santé mentale.
• Capacité à travailler en équipe et à comprendre les problèmes des jeunes.
• Compétences informatiques de base requises.

Responsibilities

• Superviser une équipe de personnel et coordonner les shifts.
• Soutenir les jeunes dans leur vie quotidienne et leurs activités.
• Créer et mettre à jour les plans de soins pour chaque jeune.

Skills

Flexibilité

Compétences écrites

Compétences en communication verbale

Gestion du stress en situation d'urgence

Education

NVQ Level 2 qualification ou équivalent en soins

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job summary

Mental Health Senior Support Worker, Young People

Bromborough, Wirral

£26364 - £28294.50 (Depending on experience)

Full Time 37.5 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 Holidays
• 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

• Full UK Driving Licence
• NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent in Care
• 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

• 30 days holiday (Rising to 35 days with service including bank holidays)
• An additional day off each year for your birthday
• 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

06 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£26,364 to £28,294.50 a year Dependant on Experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1138.SF

Job locations

Southfield Residential Service

Bromborough

CH622AF

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. As Senior Support Worker your role will involve working alongside and supporting the Deputy and Registered Manager in supervising a team of staff and will carry out the co-ordination and leading of shifts. You will take the lead and play an active part in the young persons key team, creating and updating care plans, work collaboratively with the homes multi-disciplinary team ensuring all actions have been completed. You will also take an active role in supporting new members of the team and be involved in the recruitment of new staff attending interviews and local job fairs.

At our home in Bromborough you will be working with young people who have a variety of mental health diagnosis including personality disorder, disordered eating, and complex post-traumatic stress disorder and those who use self-harm as a strategy to cope with their emotions. Several of our young people are preparing for moving on positively from the home into the community. Your role will include supporting them with their daily living - meal preparation, food shopping, prompting for self-care, medication administration, medical appointments, and general upkeep of their home. Our young people enjoy doing activities out of the home including clothes shopping, swimming, meals out, attending youth clubs and other groups, pamper sessions and cinema trips, which you will be able to support with.

Previous experience of working with young people who have mental health needs is essential and ideally you will have worked as a Support Worker in a similar environment. You will receive full training and ongoing support & mentoring from our friendly residential and clinical team. The job is highly rewarding and is an excellent development opportunity if you would like to gain supervisory experience and move into a future management role of which we will support the right candidates to do.

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. As Senior Support Worker your role will involve working alongside and supporting the Deputy and Registered Manager in supervising a team of staff and will carry out the co-ordination and leading of shifts. You will take the lead and play an active part in the young persons key team, creating and updating care plans, work collaboratively with the homes multi-disciplinary team ensuring all actions have been completed. You will also take an active role in supporting new members of the team and be involved in the recruitment of new staff attending interviews and local job fairs.

At our home in Bromborough you will be working with young people who have a variety of mental health diagnosis including personality disorder, disordered eating, and complex post-traumatic stress disorder and those who use self-harm as a strategy to cope with their emotions. Several of our young people are preparing for moving on positively from the home into the community. Your role will include supporting them with their daily living - meal preparation, food shopping, prompting for self-care, medication administration, medical appointments, and general upkeep of their home. Our young people enjoy doing activities out of the home including clothes shopping, swimming, meals out, attending youth clubs and other groups, pamper sessions and cinema trips, which you will be able to support with.

Previous experience of working with young people who have mental health needs is essential and ideally you will have worked as a Support Worker in a similar environment. You will receive full training and ongoing support & mentoring from our friendly residential and clinical team. The job is highly rewarding and is an excellent development opportunity if you would like to gain supervisory experience and move into a future management role of which we will support the right candidates to do.

Person Specification Qualifications Desirable

• Do you have any formal qualifications in care?

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 clean driving license?

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

Person Specification Qualifications Desirable

• Do you have any formal qualifications in care?

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 clean driving license?

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

Southfield Residential Service

Bromborough

CH622AF

Employer's website

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

Employer details Employer name

Care In Mind

Address

Southfield Residential Service

Bromborough

CH622AF

Employer's website

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