At Care in Mind, we recognise that the key to our success is the dedication and commitment of our workforce. Without them, we would not be able to provide the best care and support to our young people. It is important to us that our staff are valued and recognised for the work they do and we believe in supporting our staff to achieve their full potential through training and career development opportunities.
When you join Care in Mind you will be part of a team who are passionate about providing individualised care. Our staff are dedicated to the successful transition of young people to greater levels of independence and we have helped many to live increasingly happy and fulfilled lives, without the need for re-admission to mental health services.
Main area: Mental Health Senior Support Worker
Grade: Band 1
Contract: Permanent - Full Time
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (You will be required to work shift patterns which will include weekends and bank holidays.)
Job ref: 1047
Site: Ashurst Residential Service
Town: Heaton, Bolton
Salary: £23,400 - £24,433.50 Dependant on Experience, Pro rata for part time hours
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 26/01/2025 23:59
Job overview
Full Time 37.5 hours per week
Main duties of the job
Essential requirements of a Healthcare 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 Healthcare 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
Working for our organisation
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
Detailed job description and main 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 a homely environment.
At our home in Bolton, you will be working with young people who have a variety of mental health diagnoses including Emotionally unstable personality disorder and complex Trauma, and those who use self-harm as a strategy to cope with their emotions. As such, you will be required to be patient, calm and resilient as the support you will be providing to our young people will include helping them to develop their relationships within the community and managing incidents of self-harm.
All young people at the service require support to engage in activities of daily living and improve their independence skills so that they can work towards living in the community once the placement ends. Therefore, you will be supporting this transition through things such as: supporting them to self-administer their own medication, getting back into education, accessing public transport and appointments independently. Our young people are very adventurous and engage in a variety of activities including going to theme parks, horse riding, attending driving lessons, and they also like to camp out so you will be encouraged to bring your hobbies to work and create new ideas of interests so there are lots of fun and new experiences.
The home is a 5-bed service and is in Heaton, Bolton. It is also a short drive or bus journey away from the centre of Bolton, so is close enough to numerous local amenities. The house is a picturesque large property, which is well maintained and homely, making it a lovely environment to work in. There is also a huge garden attached to the rear of the house, making it a perfect place for growing vegetables and playing outdoor games and all-important outdoor camping trips.
Previous care experience is not essential and 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
* Any formal qualifications or an NVQ in care?
Experience
* Previous experience of working with young people who have mental health needs
* Previous experience of working in a team
Skills & Abilities
* Do you have good written communication skills and the ability to write basic reports and record information?
* Do you have IT skills and the ability to write emails and use Microsoft Office?
* Do you hold a clean driving license?
Other
* Do you have good verbal communication skills and the ability to listen to others?
* Has the ability to work shift patterns including bank holidays, weekends and occasional nights where required?
Additional Information
* Please note that training will be 6 days held at our Head Office in Stockport – reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.
* Please note that we do not accept CVs and the application must be completed in full.
* Care in Mind operates a safer recruitment process and as part of this process the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
* We are an equal opportunities employer who values diversity and positively encourages applications of all ages from all sections of the community.
* We reserve the right to close the advert early, should we appoint a suitable candidate.
* Please note that if this role is over 20 hours per week and you hold a student visa, you must have finished education and be able to apply for an appropriate visa to work the required hours.
* We do not have a licence to be able to offer sponsorships, therefore we cannot offer this to candidates now or in the future.
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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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