Trauma-Informed Child Mental Health Support Worker

Compassionate Care Group Ltd; Knowsley; Remote; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay (£14.90-£16.25/h)

Annual leave up to 28 days

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Compassionate Care Group Ltd in Knowsley is seeking a Mental Health Support Worker – Complex Children to support a young person with complex mental health needs in a residential setting. You will work nights or days on a rolling rota, and you must have a Full Clean UK Driving Licence.

You will build trusting relationships, promote emotional wellbeing, and work with families, CAMHS and education providers to deliver person-centred support.

Qualifications

• Excellent English language skills are essential due to the communication and emotional support required within the role.
• Willingness to work a fixed rota, including days, nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with a child presenting with complex mental health needs, including EUPD, emotional dysregulation and trauma-related behaviours.
• Build trusting therapeutic relationships through consistency, empathy, patience and positive role modelling.
• Support the young person to develop emotional regulation, coping strategies, resilience and independence whilst maintaining clear professional boundaries.
• Respond calmly during distress, using de-escalation techniques and trauma-informed approaches.
• Encourage engagement in education, hobbies and community activities to promote wellbeing and recovery.
• Collaborate with families, social workers, CAMHS and education providers to deliver person-centred support.
• Tailor approaches to individual needs and lived experiences while promoting equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Think on your feet and solve problems creatively to overcome challenges.
• Empower and advocate for the child, ensuring their voice is heard.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

Health & Social Care qualifications desirable

Job description

Compassionate Care Group Ltd in Knowsley is seeking a Mental Health Support Worker – Complex Children to support a young person with complex mental health needs in a residential setting. You will work nights or days on a rolling rota, and you must have a Full Clean UK Driving Licence.

You will build trusting relationships, promote emotional wellbeing, and work with families, CAMHS and education providers to deliver person-centred support.