Mental Health Waking Night Support Worker, Part Time - Stockport

Care in Mind; Stockport; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health support organization based in Stockport is looking for a Support Worker to provide residential services for young people aged 16-30 years who need assistance due to self-harming and emotional difficulties. Candidates should possess good communication skills, basic IT skills, and ideally an NVQ Level 2 qualification in Care. The role includes working night shifts, attending training, and supporting young people's transition to adult life. Excellent employee benefits are offered, including enhanced holidays and training opportunities.

Benefits

Minimum 30 days holiday

Enhanced company sick pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Paid Training, Induction and DBS check

Free onsite parking

Refer a Friend Scheme

Qualifications

• Must have a Full UK Driving Licence.
• Previous experience working with young people who have mental health needs is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Work night shifts including weekends and bank holidays.
• Attend training throughout employment on weekdays.
• Support young people with emotional difficulties using a therapeutic approach.

Skills

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

Flexibility and Responsibilities

• 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 for Support Worker

• Full UK Driving Licence.
• NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent in Care.
• Previous experience of working with young people who have mental health needs.

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

• Minimum 30 days holiday.
• 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.