Mental Health Support Worker

Caretech Group; Toseland; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Training and development

Supportive environment

Make a difference

Job summary

Caretech Group is seeking a Children's Residential Mental Health Support Worker for Friday Bridge, Wisbech. You will provide emotional, social and practical support to children with mental health needs in a nurturing, safe environment.

You will work with a team to promote positive outcomes, support daily routines, and help young people develop life skills, while upholding safeguarding and welfare standards.

Qualifications

• Empathy and caring nature, passion for supporting young people
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Resilience and ability to stay calm under pressure
• Commitment to safeguarding and welfare of children and young people
• OFSTED age requirement: 21 or over

Responsibilities

• Providing one-to-one and group support to children and young people
• Supporting daily routines, including bedtime and activities
• Helping children attend education
• Helping young people manage emotions and behaviours
• Promoting a safe and caring environment
• Recording and reporting on progress and well-being
• Collaborating with families and external professionals

Job description

Children's Residential Mental Health Support Worker

Location: Friday Bridge, Wisbech.

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of vulnerable children and young people? Do you have the resilience, compassion, and dedication needed to support children with mental health needs in a residential setting? If so, we want to hear from you!

As a Children's Residential Mental Health Support Worker, you will play a vital role in providing emotional, social, and practical support to children and young people with mental health needs in a nurturing and safe environment. You will work as part of a dynamic team to promote positive outcomes and help the young people develop essential life skills.

Responsibilities Include:

• Providing one-to-one and group support to children and young people.
• Supporting daily routines, including bedtime, and activities.
• Supporting Children attend Education
• Helping young people manage their emotions and behaviours effectively.
• Promoting a safe and caring environment.
• Recording and reporting on the progress and well-being of the children.
• Collaborating with team members, families, and external professionals.

What We're Looking For:

• A caring and empathetic nature with a genuine passion for supporting young people.
• Experience working in residential care, mental health, or a similar field (preferred but not essential).
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Resilience and the ability to stay calm under pressure.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Applicants must be aged 21 or over, in line with OFSTED requirements.

Essential Requirements:

• Right to work in the UK.
• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to undergo one).

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Full training and ongoing professional development opportunities.
• A supportive and inclusive working environment.
• The opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable children.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to undergo a thorough vetting process, including references and a DBS check.

Join us in transforming lives and creating brighter futures!