Mental Health Support Worker

3 weeks ago

Ramsbottom, United Kingdom Care In Mind Full time

Job summary Mental Health Support Worker, Young PeopleRamsbottom, Bury£23400 - £ (Depending on experience)Full Time 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 need 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 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 Job description 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.
Your role will involve working with our young people to promote independence through support with education, household tasks and general life skills.
You will also update online care records and complete medication administration.
In addition, you will be responsible for the general upkeep and tidiness of the home ensuring the young people live in homely environment.At our home in Bury, you will be working with young people who have a variety of mental health diagnosis including personality disorder, those who have difficult relationships with food and those who use self-harm as a strategy to cope with their emotions.
As such, you will be required to be patient and resilient as the support you will be providing to our young people will include supporting them to improve their relationship with food and managing incidents of self-harm.
When our young people are preparing for moving on positively from the home into the community, you will be supporting this transition through things such as: supporting them to self-administer their own medication, re-engaging with education, accessing public transport and appointments independently.
The young people enjoy in house activities such as arts/crafts, baking, cooking, board games and quiz/movie/theme nights.
They also like going out in the community, on day trips to the beach or similar, shopping, eating out, bowling, walks, concerts and the cinema.The home is a 6-bed service.
You will be working with an established, experienced and diverse staff team who all have a passion for supporting the young people to achieve their goals and help them move on to full independence.Previous care experience is not essentialand full training will be provided.
You will receive ongoing support and mentoring from our friendly residential and clinical team.The job is highly rewarding and a great start to developing your career working with young people or enhancing your previous experience of mental health with the opportunity for excellent career development.
Person Specification Qualifications Desirable Do you have any formal qualifications in care?
Experience Essential Previous experience of working in a team An understanding of the issues young people face Skills Essential 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 Desirable Do you hold a clean driving license?
Other Essential 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

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