Floating Mental Health Support Worker, Yorkshire, Driver with Car

Floating Mental Health Support Worker, Yorkshire, Driver with CarDriver with access to a car. Mileage will be paid.Hub Based with travel to the Care in Mind portfolio - Yorkshire£26,364 per annumFull Time 37.5 hours per weekMain duties of the jobEssential requirements of a Floating Mental Health Support WorkerFlexibility - Your role will involve working shifts including weekends and bank holidaysFull UK Driving Licence and access to a carMust be able to attend training throughout employment which will be held on weekdaysGood written skills and the ability to write basic reports and record information accuratelyBasic 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 othersAn ability to maintain a professional working boundaryAbility to remain calm in emergencies, supporting others during difficult situationsDesirable Criteria of a Floating Mental Health Support WorkerNVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent in CarePrevious experience of working with young people who have mental health needsAbout usCare 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 BenefitsAn additional day off each year for your birthdayEnhanced company sick payEnhanced company pensionEnhanced maternity/paternity leavePaid time off for fertility treatmentLife Assurance (2 x annual salary)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.Employee Assistance Programme/24-hour Counselling Service.Free eye tests and various other benefits.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.We are a Mindful & Disability Confident Employer.We are a supporter of the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter.We are a Menopause Friendly Organisation.Long service awards.Social events including a Christmas party.Blue Light Card to access further shopping discountsRefer a Friend Scheme (Up to £500 per referralFree onsite parking.Job responsibilitiesAt 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 a homely environment.Job descriptionYou will undertake a wide range of duties, which will involve direct and indirect care of young people who have complex mental health needs within the Care in Mind residential homes and various other settings e.g. college/leisure activities.You will conduct multiple interventions involving the delivery of care to young people and to promote their independence ensuring continuity of care in accordance with Care in Mind policies and procedures.The role of a floating support worker, is to work across the Care in Mind portfolio of services covering Yorkshire. Therefore you must have a Full UK driving licence with access to a car.Previous care experience is desirable but 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 SpecificationQualificationsExperiencePrevious experience of working with young people who have mental health needsSkillsAble to work shifts within 24 hour/ 7 days per week rota (including some bank holidays) Must be able to carry out all shift expectations as outlined: Early shift- 7am-3.30pm Late shift 2pm-10pm Late sleep 2.30pm-11pm Occasional Waking night for emergency cover 8.30pm-7.30amIT skills and the ability to write emails and use Microsoft officeAn understanding of the issues young people faceGood written communication skills and the ability to write basic reports and record information accuratelyTo have a clean driving licence and access to a carOtherGood verbal communication skills and the ability to listen to othersAbility to work in a teamAbility to meet the day-to-day needs of young people, including providing practical support with daily living activitiesForm and maintain professional working boundaries between staff and service users.Ability to remain calm in emergencies, supporting others during demanding situations.Be a confident driver with the ability to travel throughout the Northwest and Yorkshire.Ability to work flexiblyWe will expect your values and behaviours to mirror those of Care in Mind, as illustrated on page 2 of the job description.Understanding of the issues around confidentialityUnderstanding of safeguardingDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr