Senior Support Worker

5 days ago

Wirral, United Kingdom Care In Mind Full time

Senior Support Worker, Young People
Neston, Wirral
Up to £23,806.21 per year (Dependent on experience)

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 alongside, and supporting the Deputy and Registered Manager in supervising a team of staff, as well as working with our young people to promote independence through support with education, household tasks and general life skills. You will also assist them with everyday life skills including shopping, building positive relationships, and going on holidays. We always encourage our young people and staff to bring their hobbies and knowledge into the home whether this be knitting, fitness, cooking or even singing so there is never a dull moment. Part of the role will be managing various levels of self-harm using a least restrictive approach, so you will require a high level of resilience and have a caring, compassionate nature. 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.

Experience as a Support Worker, or a Senior Support Worker is required, and you will also receive full training and ongoing support & mentoring from our friendly residential and clinical team.

The job is highly rewarding which will enhance your previous experience of mental health with the opportunity for excellent career development.

**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 (NVQ Level 3 in Adult Health & Social Care)
- 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
- Paid Training & Induction
- Enhanced company pension
- Life Assurance (2 x annual salary)
- Free parking available and good direct transport links
- Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
- Paid Enhanced DBS check
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme/24-hour Counselling Service

**Essential Requirements of a Senior Support Worker**
- NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent within Care
- Flexibility - Your role will involve working shifts including weekends/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
- Good verbal communication skills and the ability to listen to others
- An understanding of the issues around confidentiality
- An understanding of safeguarding
- A professional working boundary between staff and service users
- Ability to remain calm in emergencies, supporting others during difficult situations

**Desirable Criteria of a Senior Support Worker**
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Previous experience of working with young people who have mental health needs

**Want to see what some of our young people and staff think? Please visit our website.**

**Additional Information**

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