Mental Health Waking Night Support Worker - Bury

Care in Mind; Walmersley; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Minimum 30 days holiday

Birthday day off

Enhanced pension

DBS check & training

Free onsite parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Mindful & Disability Confident

Long service awards

Refer a Friend Scheme

Job summary

Care in Mind seeks a dedicated Support Worker to provide high-quality residential care for young people aged 16-30 with mental health needs. The role involves night shifts, weekend work, and required training throughout employment.

The post requires good written and verbal communication, basic IT skills, and the ability to maintain professional boundaries while supporting young people through challenging situations.

Qualifications

• 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.
• An ability to maintain a professional working boundary.
• Basic IT skills (computer work, forms, care system, emails).

Responsibilities

• Support young people aged 16-30 with mental health needs in residential settings.
• Provide person-centered care using therapeutic approaches to help achieve individual goals.
• Attend training sessions throughout employment (weekdays).
• Remain calm in emergencies and support others during difficult situations.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Calm under pressure

Basic IT skills

Training attendance

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Care

Job description

Please note that we do not currently hold a sponsor licence and are therefore unable to sponsor work visas. Applicants must have the unrestricted right to work in the UK at the time of application and for the duration of employment.,

• Flexibility - Your role will involve working night 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

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

• Minimum 30 days holiday
• An additional day off each year for your birthday
• Enhanced company sick pay
• Enhanced company pension
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
• Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• 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.
• 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