Mental Health Support Worker - Bromborough, Wirral
Mental Health Support Worker, Young People
Salary: £23,400 - £24,433.50
Part Time: 31 hrs per week
Essential Requirements:
* 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:
* Full UK Driving Licence.
* NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent in Care.
* Previous experience of working with young people who have mental health needs.
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.
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Recruitment Department
Job title: Recruitment Department
Email address: jobs@careinmind.com
Telephone number: 01616383285
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Other
Industries: Mental Health Care
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