Overview
Mental Health Senior Support Worker, Young People – Bromborough, Wirral. Salary £26,364 - £28,294.50 (depending on experience). Full Time 37.5 hours per week.
Responsibilities
* Work alongside and support the Deputy and Registered Manager in supervising a team of staff and lead shifts.
* Take an active part in the young person’s key team, create and update care plans, and collaborate with the home’s multidisciplinary team to ensure actions are completed.
* Support new team members and participate in recruitment of new staff at interviews and local job fairs.
* Support daily living tasks for young people, including meal preparation, food shopping, prompting for self-care, medication administration, medical appointments, and general upkeep of the home.
* Support activities outside the home (e.g., clothes shopping, swimming, meals out, youth clubs, pamper sessions, cinema trips).
Responsibilities – Incident & Compliance
* Handle incident management, de-escalation of challenging behaviours, and completion of online records, audits, and report writing.
* Engage in medication management as required and maintain professional working boundaries.
Qualifications and Requirements
* Essential: Flexibility to work shifts including weekends and bank holidays; ability to attend training on weekdays; good written skills for basic reports and accurate record-keeping; basic IT skills (forms, online care system, emails); good verbal communication and listening skills; ability to remain calm in emergencies; maintain professional boundaries.
* Desirable: Full UK Driving Licence; NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent in Care; previous experience with young people who have mental health needs.
About the Home and Role Context
Care in Mind provides residential services for young people aged 16-30 who may experience self-harm, behavioural and emotional difficulties. The aim is to support them using a therapeutic approach to achieve individual goals and prepare for transition to adult life. The Bromborough home (Cherryhurst) is a spacious, well-connected property designed to provide a safe, engaging environment with transport links and local amenities nearby.
Benefits
* 30 days holiday (rising to 35 days with service, including bank holidays).
* One additional day off for your birthday.
* Excellent Learning and Development opportunities (Level 3 in Adult Health & Social Care and Care Certificate support).
* Paid Training, Induction and DBS check.
* Healthcare CashPlan and other health benefits including discounted gym memberships and eye care.
* Blue Light Card discounts and enhanced pension; Life Assurance (2x annual salary).
* Enhanced maternity/paternity leave and Employee Assistance Programme/24-hour counselling.
The role involves leading a team, coordinating care plans, and supporting young people with various mental health diagnoses, including personality disorder, disordered eating, complex PTSD, and self-harm. You may assist with meals, appointments, activities, and daily living tasks, and participate in recruitment and training activities.
Advert closing: Sunday 14 Sep 2025.
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