Must be a driver, with a Full UK licence, manual licence only, cannot accept automatic. Must be willing to drive service car unsupervised.
Qualifications
* Flexibility - Your role will involve working shifts including weekends and Bank Holidays
* DRIVER ONLY - WITH FULL MANUAL UK LICENCE
* 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
* NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent in Care
* Previous experience of working with young people who have mental health need
About the Role
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.
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.
Responsibilities
* 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.
Salary & Hours
£26227.50 - £27378.00 (Depending on experience)
Full Time: 37.5 hours per week
Part Time: 30 hours per week
Benefits
* Minimum 30 days holiday.
* An additional day off each year for your birthday.
* Enhanced company sick pay.
* Enhanced company pension.
* Enhanced maternity/paternity leave.
* Paid time off for fertility treatment.
* Life 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 discounts.
* Refer a Friend Scheme (Up to £500 per referral).
* Free onsite parking.
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