Mental Health Senior Support Worker - Driver Only, Bromborough
You must have a full UK manual driving licence (not just automatic). Bromborough, Wirral Full Time 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 About us
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 30 days holiday (Rising to 35 days with service including bank holidays) An additional day off each year for your birthday 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 Job 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 persons key team, creating and updating care plans, work collaboratively with the homes 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 Bromborough 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. 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
Do you have any formal qualifications in care? Experience
Previous experience of working in a team An understanding of the issues young people face 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 Do you hold a clean driving license? You must be a driver to apply for this post, with a full UK manual driving licence Other
Able to work shifts (including weekends, bank holidays where required to complete any necessary training) Good verbal communication skills and the ability to listen to others Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. £25,584 to £27,475.50 a year Dependant on Experience
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You must have a full UK manual driving licence (not just automatic). Bromborough, Wirral Full Time 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 About us
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 30 days holiday (Rising to 35 days with service including bank holidays) An additional day off each year for your birthday 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 Job 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 persons key team, creating and updating care plans, work collaboratively with the homes 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 Bromborough 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. 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
Do you have any formal qualifications in care? Experience
Previous experience of working in a team An understanding of the issues young people face 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 Do you hold a clean driving license? You must be a driver to apply for this post, with a full UK manual driving licence Other
Able to work shifts (including weekends, bank holidays where required to complete any necessary training) Good verbal communication skills and the ability to listen to others Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. £25,584 to £27,475.50 a year Dependant on Experience
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