Mental Health Senior Support Worker

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Bromborough; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health support organization seeks a Mental Health Senior Support Worker in Bromborough. The role involves supervising staff, creating care plans, and supporting young individuals with mental health needs. The ideal candidate must hold a full UK manual driving licence and possess experience working in mental health. Competitive salary range of £28,138.50 - £30,205.50. Enjoy additional benefits such as enhanced sick pay, pension contributions, and paid training opportunities.

Benefits

Enhanced company sick pay

Enhanced pension contributions

Life Assurance

Paid time off for fertility treatment

Healthcare CashPlan

Free eye tests

Social events

Qualifications

• Essential to have full UK manual driving licence.
• Must be able to attend training throughout employment.
• Previous experience of working with young people who have mental health needs is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the Deputy and Registered Manager in supervising a team.
• Create and update care plans.
• Manage incident reports and medication.

Skills

Flexibility

Good written skills

Basic IT skills

Good verbal communication skills

Ability to remain calm in emergencies

Education

NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent in Care

Job description

Mental Health Senior Support Worker , Full UK Manual Licence - Bromborough | Care in Mind

Employer:

Care In Mind

Location:

Bromborough, CH622AF

Pay:

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

Yes

Closing Date:

25/02/2026

About this job

Mental Health Senior Support Worker, Young People Bromborough, Wirral You must be a driver with a full UK manual driving licence, as you will be required to drive the service car unsupervised. £28138.50 - £30205.50 (Depending on experience) Full Time
37.5 hours per week.

Essential requirements of a Support Worker

• Flexibility
• Your role will involve working shifts including weekends and Bank Holiday
• Full UK Manual Driving Licence
• 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
• Previous experience of working with young people who have mental health need 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 Company Benefits

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.

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 person’s 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.

Southfield House is a stunning 7-bedroom luxury home located in the charming town of Bromborough, within the metropolitan borough of Wirral, Merseyside.

This spacious property blends historic character with modern living, featuring open-plan rooms, high ceilings, and large windows, creating a bright, airy environment.

The home offers a front garden with parking, along with a large back garden perfect for outdoor activities, especially during the summer months.

Southfield House is well-connected by public transport, making commuting and travel around the region convenient.

Bromborough Train Station is approximately a 5-minute drive or 15-minute walk from the property.

For local bus services, Bromborough is well-served with regular buses that connect the area to Birkenhead, as well as offering routes to Liverpool city centre.

For drivers, the M53 motorway is easily accessible from Southfield House.

Bromborough is a peaceful yet well-connected area with a variety of local amenities.

Just a short distance from the house, Croft Retail and Leisure Park offers a wide selection of supermarkets, shops, cafes, and restaurants, ensuring all daily needs are met for our young people.

Bromborough Village itself features local shops, pubs, and other essential services, while healthcare needs are served by Bromborough Health Centre and other medical facilities in the area.

The area offers several beautiful parks and green spaces.

Wirral Country Park is just a short drive away, providing scenic walking trails, cycling routes, and nature reserves.

The role will include some fewer fun aspects such as incident management, de-escalation of challenging behaviours, completing several online records, report writing, audits, and medication management.

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.

This advert closes on Sunday 8 Feb 2026

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