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Care in Mind; Ramsbottom; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Care in Mind is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Waking Night Support Worker to join their team in Ramsbottom. The role involves supporting young people with mental health needs during night shifts, ensuring their wellbeing and helping them develop life skills. Full training is provided, and the position offers opportunities for career development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

30 days holiday, rising to 35 days including bank holidays

Paid training, induction, and DBS check

Healthcare CashPlan, discounts, and benefits

Enhanced pension and life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Flexibility to work night shifts, including weekends and bank holidays.
• Willingness to attend training during weekdays.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Support young people's wellbeing, education, and life skills.
• Manage incidents and maintain care records.
• Assist with daily living activities and challenging behaviours.

Skills

Good written communication

Verbal communication

IT skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Care

Job description

At Care in Mind, we recognise that the key to our success is the dedication and commitment of our workforce. Without them, we would not be able to provide the best care and support to our young people. It is important to us that our staff are valued and recognised for the work they do, and we believe in supporting our staff to achieve their full potential through training and career development opportunities.

When you join Care in Mind, you will be part of a team who are passionate about providing individualised care. Our staff are dedicated to the successful transition of young people to greater levels of independence, and we have helped many to live increasingly happy and fulfilled lives, without the need for re-admission to mental health services.

To find out more about the unique roles within Care in Mind, please click here to read our team interviews.

Mental Health Waking Night Support Worker - Bury

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Main area: Mental Health Waking Night Support Worker Grade 1. Contract: Permanent, Full Time. Hours: 38.5 hours per week (including shift patterns with weekends and bank holidays). Job ref 1125.

Site: Stubble Bank Residential Services, Ramsbottom, Bury. Salary: £26,986.96 Per annum. Closing date: 27/05/2025 23:59.

Job overview

Location: Ramsbottom, Bury

Hours: Full Time 38.5 hours per week

Main duties of the job

Essential requirements of a Support Worker

• Flexibility to work night shifts, including weekends and bank holidays
• Willingness to attend training during weekdays
• Good written skills for reports and record-keeping
• Basic IT skills for completing forms, using care systems, and emailing
• Good verbal communication and listening skills
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries
• Ability to remain calm in emergencies and support others

Desirable Criteria

• Full UK Driving Licence
• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Care
• Experience working with young people with mental health needs

Working for our organisation

Care in Mind provides residential services for young people aged 16-30, often requiring high levels of support for issues like self-harm, behaviour, and emotional difficulties. Our approach is therapeutic, aiming to help young people achieve their goals and transition to adult life.

Company Benefits

• 30 days holiday, rising to 35 days including bank holidays
• Additional day off for your birthday
• Part-time hours available
• Learning and Development opportunities, including Level 3 in Adult Health & Social Care and support with the Care Certificate
• Paid training, induction, and DBS check
• Healthcare CashPlan, discounts, and benefits
• Blue Light Card discounts
• Enhanced pension and life assurance
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
• Employee Assistance Programme

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Our homes are active, safe environments where young people can thrive. Night shifts involve supporting their wellbeing, education, household tasks, and life skills. Responsibilities include incident management, de-escalation, updating care records, medication administration, and maintaining a homely environment. Support from other staff and an on-call manager is available. No prior care experience is necessary, as full training and ongoing support are provided. The role offers rewarding career development opportunities.

At Stubble Bank, you will work with young people experiencing various mental health diagnoses, including personality disorder, disordered eating, and PTSD, many preparing to transition into the community. Your duties include supporting daily living activities, managing challenging behaviours, and participating in activities outside the home.

The home has 6 beds.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Any formal qualifications in care?

Experience

• Experience working in a team
• Understanding of issues faced by young people

Skills

• Good written communication
• IT skills and ability to use Microsoft Office
• Clean driving licence?

Other

• Ability to work night shifts, including weekends and holidays
• Good verbal communication and listening skills

Additional Information

• Training will be 6 days at our Head Office in Stockport, expenses reimbursed
• Application must be complete; CVs not accepted
• Enhanced DBS check required
• Equality and diversity are valued
• Role may close early if suitable candidate is found
• For roles over 20 hours/week, student visa requirements apply
• We cannot offer sponsorships now or in the future

Employer certification / accreditation badges

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020; an enhanced DBS check is required.