Mental Health Waking Night Support Worker, Driver - Bromborough

NHS Jobs; Bromborough; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Jobs in Bromborough is seeking a Mental Health Waking Night Support Worker, Driver to support young people at night in a luxurious 7-bedroom home. You will engage with residents, assist with wellbeing, education, and daily living tasks, and contribute to a safe, homely environment.

You will update online records, assist with medication administration, and provide effective handovers. Full training is provided; prior care experience is not essential, with on-call support available.

Responsibilities

• Interact with and support the wellbeing, education, household tasks and life skills of young people during night shifts.
• Update online care records and administer medications as required, with thorough handovers to day staff.
• Maintain a tidy, homely environment within the Southfield House home and ensure safety during the night.
• Manage incidents and de-escalate challenging behaviours with the support of other night staff and on-call manager.

Job description

Mental Health Waking Night Support Worker, Driver - Bromborough

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. Our young people can still be quite active at night so you will have lots of interaction and will be required to support them their wellbeing, education, household tasks and general life skills. There will also be more challenging aspects to the role such as incident management and de-escalation of challenging behaviours. You will be required to update online care records, complete medication administration, and provide effective handovers to the day staff. In addition, you will be responsible for the general upkeep and tidiness of the home ensuring the young people live in homely environment. Even though you are working nights, you will have the support of another night worker or a sleep in and have access to an on-call manager for additional support. 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. Previous care experience is not essential,and full training will be provided. You will receive ongoing support and mentoring from our friendly residential and clinical team which includes Reflective Practice, 1:1 supervisions and Group Staff support. The job is highly rewarding and a great start to developing your career working with young people or enhancing your previous experience of mental health with the opportunity for excellent career development.

£26,227.50 - £27,378 Per Annum Dependant on Experience

£26,227.50 - £27,378 Per Annum Dependant on Experience

£26,227.50 - £27,378 Per Annum Dependant on Experience