Night Senior Support Worker

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Wisbech; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training

Professional development

Inclusive working environment

Job summary

AChildren's Residential Mental Health Support Worker role is available in Wisbech, UK, offering nights or long days shifts. You will work as part of a dynamic team to support children with mental health needs in a residential setting, providing emotional, social and practical support to promote positive outcomes and essential life skills.

The position emphasizes safeguarding, resilience, and strong communication within a collaborative care team; full training and DBS checks are provided, with a

Qualifications

• Compassionate, caring approach to supporting vulnerable children and young people.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to stay calm and resilient in challenging situations.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and group support to children and young people.
• Support daily routines, including bedtime, personal care and activities.
• Help young people manage emotions and behaviours effectively.
• Promote a safe and caring residential environment.
• Record and report on progress and wellbeing of the children.
• Collaborate with team members, families and external professionals.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Resilience

Safeguarding

Job description

Children's Residential Mental Health Support Worker

Location: Wisbech

Shift Patterns: 12.5 hours nights start times vary from 8pm to 10 pm to meet needs of service

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!

About the Role:

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, personal care, and activities.
• 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.
• Flexibility to work the specified shifts (nights or long days).
• Applicants must be aged 21 or over, in line with OFSTED requirements.

What We Offer:

• 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.

Right to work in the UK - NO SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE

Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to undergo one).

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!