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. Mental Health Senior Support Worker - Bury
Band 1
Main area: Mental Health Senior Support Worker Grade: Band 1 Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (You will be required to work shift patterns which will include weekends and bank holidays.) Job ref: 1045 Site: Stubble Bank Residential Service Town: Ramsbottom Salary: £25,584 - £27,475.50 Dependant on Experience Salary period: Yearly Closing: 26/01/2025 23:59 Job overview
Ramsbottom, Bury £25,584 - £27,475.50 per annum dependent on experience and qualifications 37.5 hours per week Main duties of the job
Essential requirements of a Support Worker Flexibility - Your role will involve working 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 of a 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 Working for our organisation
Care in Mind provides 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 30 days holiday (Rising to 35 days with service including bank holidays) An additional day off each year for your birthday Opportunity to work part-time hours if this suits your circumstances 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 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, free eye tests and various other benefits Blue Light Card to access further shopping discounts Enhanced company pension Life Assurance (2 x annual salary) Enhanced maternity/paternity leave Employee Assistance Programme/24-hour Counselling Service Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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. As Senior Support Worker your role will involve working alongside and supporting the Deputy and Registered Manager in supervising a team of staff and will carry out the co-ordination and leading of shifts. You will take the lead and play an active part in the young person’s key team, creating and updating care plans, work collaboratively with the home's multi-disciplinary team ensuring all actions have been completed. You will also take an active role in supporting new members of the team and be involved in the recruitment of new staff attending interviews and local job fairs. At our home in Ramsbottom, you will be working with young people who have a variety of mental health diagnoses including personality disorder, disordered eating, and complex post-traumatic stress disorder and those who use self-harm as a strategy to cope with their emotions. Several of our young people are preparing for moving on positively from the home into the community. Your role will include supporting them with their daily living - meal preparation, food shopping, prompting for self-care, medication administration, medical appointments, and general upkeep of their home. Our young people enjoy doing activities out of the home including clothes shopping, swimming, meals out, attending youth clubs and other groups, pamper sessions and cinema trips, which you will be able to support with. The role will include some less fun aspects such as incident management, de-escalation of challenging behaviours, completing several online records, report writing, audits, and medication management. Previous experience of working with young people who have mental health needs is essential and ideally, you will have worked as a Support Worker in a similar environment. You will receive full training and ongoing support & mentoring from our friendly residential and clinical team. The job is highly rewarding and is an excellent development opportunity if you would like to gain supervisory experience and move into a future management role of which we will support the right candidates to do. Person specification
Qualifications
Has NVQ Level 2 qualification in care or equivalent Experience
Previous experience of working in a team An understanding of the issues young people face Previous experience of working with young people who have mental health needs Skills
Good written communication skills and the ability to write basic reports and record information accurately IT skills and the ability to write emails and use Microsoft Office Understanding of the issues around confidentiality Understanding of safeguarding Ability to meet the day-to-day needs of young people, including providing practical support with daily living activities Form and maintain professional working boundaries between staff and service users. Do you hold a clean driving license? Other
Good verbal communication skills and the ability to listen to others Are you able to work shifts/attend training outside of shift hours? Previous experience of working as Support Worker or similar role Previous experience of supervising a team or individuals within a team Additional Information Please note that training will be 6 days held at our Head Office in Stockport – reasonable expenses will be reimbursed. Please note that we do not accept CVs and the application must be completed in full. Care in Mind operates a safer recruitment process and as part of this process the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. We are an equal opportunities employer who values diversity and positively encourages applications of all ages from all sections of the community. We reserve the right to close the advert early, should we appoint a suitable candidate. Please note that if this role is over 20 hours per week and you hold a student visa, you must have finished education and be able to apply for an appropriate visa to work the required hours. We do not have a licence to be able to offer sponsorships, therefore we cannot offer this to candidates 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 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Privacy Overview #J-18808-Ljbffr
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. Mental Health Senior Support Worker - Bury
Band 1
Main area: Mental Health Senior Support Worker Grade: Band 1 Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (You will be required to work shift patterns which will include weekends and bank holidays.) Job ref: 1045 Site: Stubble Bank Residential Service Town: Ramsbottom Salary: £25,584 - £27,475.50 Dependant on Experience Salary period: Yearly Closing: 26/01/2025 23:59 Job overview
Ramsbottom, Bury £25,584 - £27,475.50 per annum dependent on experience and qualifications 37.5 hours per week Main duties of the job
Essential requirements of a Support Worker Flexibility - Your role will involve working 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 of a 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 Working for our organisation
Care in Mind provides 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 30 days holiday (Rising to 35 days with service including bank holidays) An additional day off each year for your birthday Opportunity to work part-time hours if this suits your circumstances 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 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, free eye tests and various other benefits Blue Light Card to access further shopping discounts Enhanced company pension Life Assurance (2 x annual salary) Enhanced maternity/paternity leave Employee Assistance Programme/24-hour Counselling Service Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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. As Senior Support Worker your role will involve working alongside and supporting the Deputy and Registered Manager in supervising a team of staff and will carry out the co-ordination and leading of shifts. You will take the lead and play an active part in the young person’s key team, creating and updating care plans, work collaboratively with the home's multi-disciplinary team ensuring all actions have been completed. You will also take an active role in supporting new members of the team and be involved in the recruitment of new staff attending interviews and local job fairs. At our home in Ramsbottom, you will be working with young people who have a variety of mental health diagnoses including personality disorder, disordered eating, and complex post-traumatic stress disorder and those who use self-harm as a strategy to cope with their emotions. Several of our young people are preparing for moving on positively from the home into the community. Your role will include supporting them with their daily living - meal preparation, food shopping, prompting for self-care, medication administration, medical appointments, and general upkeep of their home. Our young people enjoy doing activities out of the home including clothes shopping, swimming, meals out, attending youth clubs and other groups, pamper sessions and cinema trips, which you will be able to support with. The role will include some less fun aspects such as incident management, de-escalation of challenging behaviours, completing several online records, report writing, audits, and medication management. Previous experience of working with young people who have mental health needs is essential and ideally, you will have worked as a Support Worker in a similar environment. You will receive full training and ongoing support & mentoring from our friendly residential and clinical team. The job is highly rewarding and is an excellent development opportunity if you would like to gain supervisory experience and move into a future management role of which we will support the right candidates to do. Person specification
Qualifications
Has NVQ Level 2 qualification in care or equivalent Experience
Previous experience of working in a team An understanding of the issues young people face Previous experience of working with young people who have mental health needs Skills
Good written communication skills and the ability to write basic reports and record information accurately IT skills and the ability to write emails and use Microsoft Office Understanding of the issues around confidentiality Understanding of safeguarding Ability to meet the day-to-day needs of young people, including providing practical support with daily living activities Form and maintain professional working boundaries between staff and service users. Do you hold a clean driving license? Other
Good verbal communication skills and the ability to listen to others Are you able to work shifts/attend training outside of shift hours? Previous experience of working as Support Worker or similar role Previous experience of supervising a team or individuals within a team Additional Information Please note that training will be 6 days held at our Head Office in Stockport – reasonable expenses will be reimbursed. Please note that we do not accept CVs and the application must be completed in full. Care in Mind operates a safer recruitment process and as part of this process the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. We are an equal opportunities employer who values diversity and positively encourages applications of all ages from all sections of the community. We reserve the right to close the advert early, should we appoint a suitable candidate. Please note that if this role is over 20 hours per week and you hold a student visa, you must have finished education and be able to apply for an appropriate visa to work the required hours. We do not have a licence to be able to offer sponsorships, therefore we cannot offer this to candidates 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 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Privacy Overview #J-18808-Ljbffr
